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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.75, 7,866.49 and 3,182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.75, 7,866.49 and 3,182.66 is: 4,391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.75 : 7,866.49 = 3,182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.75/7,866.49 = 3,182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.75x = 7,866.49 × 3,182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.75x = 25,036,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,363.06/5,700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.77

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