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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.94, 7,867.29 and 3,216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.94, 7,867.29 and 3,216.94 is: 4,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.94 : 7,867.29 = 3,216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.94/7,867.29 = 3,216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.94x = 7,867.29 × 3,216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.94x = 25,308,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308,592.29/5,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.37

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