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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.03, 7,867.37 and 3,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.03, 7,867.37 and 3,182.98 is: 4,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.03 : 7,867.37 = 3,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.03/7,867.37 = 3,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.03x = 7,867.37 × 3,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.03x = 25,041,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,681.36/5,701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.48

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