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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.92, 7,867.34 and 3,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.92, 7,867.34 and 3,343.28 is: 4,613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.92 : 7,867.34 = 3,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.92/7,867.34 = 3,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.92x = 7,867.34 × 3,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.92x = 26,302,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302,720.48/5,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.77

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