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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.73, 7,866.57 and 3,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.73, 7,866.57 and 3,183.25 is: 4,392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.73 : 7,866.57 = 3,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.73/7,866.57 = 3,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.73x = 7,866.57 × 3,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.73x = 25,041,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,258.95/5,700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.64

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