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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.98, 7,866.46 and 3,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.98, 7,866.46 and 3,182.96 is: 4,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.98 : 7,866.46 = 3,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.98/7,866.46 = 3,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.98x = 7,866.46 × 3,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.98x = 25,038,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038,627.52/5,700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.99

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