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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.88, 7,872.73 and 3,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.88, 7,872.73 and 3,220.88 is: 4,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.88 : 7,872.73 = 3,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.88/7,872.73 = 3,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.88x = 7,872.73 × 3,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.88x = 25,357,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,071.19/5,704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.81

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