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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.63, 7,869.65 and 3,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.63, 7,869.65 and 3,184.84 is: 4,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.63 : 7,869.65 = 3,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.63/7,869.65 = 3,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.63x = 7,869.65 × 3,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.63x = 25,063,564.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,063,564.39/5,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.09

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