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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.63, 7,873.71 and 3,347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.63, 7,873.71 and 3,347.32 is: 4,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.63 : 7,873.71 = 3,347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.63/7,873.71 = 3,347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.63x = 7,873.71 × 3,347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.63x = 26,355,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,355,826.96/5,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.27

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