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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.72, 7,866.48 and 3,182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.72, 7,866.48 and 3,182.61 is: 4,391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.72 : 7,866.48 = 3,182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.72/7,866.48 = 3,182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.72x = 7,866.48 × 3,182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.72x = 25,035,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,937.91/5,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.72

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