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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.38, 7,872.05 and 3,220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.38, 7,872.05 and 3,220.38 is: 4,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.38 : 7,872.05 = 3,220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.38/7,872.05 = 3,220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.38x = 7,872.05 × 3,220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.38x = 25,350,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,350,992.38/5,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.13

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