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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.84, 7,870.97 and 3,464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.84, 7,870.97 and 3,464.47 is: 4,782.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.84 : 7,870.97 = 3,464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.84/7,870.97 = 3,464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.84x = 7,870.97 × 3,464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.84x = 27,268,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,757.94/5,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.45

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