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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.79, 7,867.77 and 3,342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.79, 7,867.77 and 3,342.91 is: 4,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.79 : 7,867.77 = 3,342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.79/7,867.77 = 3,342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.79x = 7,867.77 × 3,342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.79x = 26,301,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301,247.01/5,700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.61

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