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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.53, 7,871.42 and 3,186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.53, 7,871.42 and 3,186.33 is: 4,396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.53 : 7,871.42 = 3,186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.53/7,871.42 = 3,186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.53x = 7,871.42 × 3,186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.53x = 25,080,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,925.76/5,704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.67

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