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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.82, 7,867.52 and 3,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.82, 7,867.52 and 3,182.94 is: 4,392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.82 : 7,867.52 = 3,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.82/7,867.52 = 3,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.82x = 7,867.52 × 3,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.82x = 25,041,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,844.11/5,700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.67

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