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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.38, 7,871.59 and 3,186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.38, 7,871.59 and 3,186.29 is: 4,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.38 : 7,871.59 = 3,186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.38/7,871.59 = 3,186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.38x = 7,871.59 × 3,186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.38x = 25,081,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,168.50/5,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.83

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