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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.72, 8,552.31 and 3,236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.72, 8,552.31 and 3,236.70 is: 4,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.72 : 8,552.31 = 3,236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.72/8,552.31 = 3,236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.72x = 8,552.31 × 3,236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.72x = 27,681,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681,261.78/5,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.75

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