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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.58, 7,872.09 and 3,186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.58, 7,872.09 and 3,186.65 is: 4,397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.58 : 7,872.09 = 3,186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.58/7,872.09 = 3,186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.58x = 7,872.09 × 3,186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.58x = 25,085,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085,595.60/5,704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.45

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