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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.97, 7,868.94 and 3,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.97, 7,868.94 and 3,465.84 is: 4,782.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.97 : 7,868.94 = 3,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.97/7,868.94 = 3,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.97x = 7,868.94 × 3,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.97x = 27,272,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272,487.01/5,702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.16

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