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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.96, 7,873.44 and 3,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.96, 7,873.44 and 3,187.76 is: 4,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.96 : 7,873.44 = 3,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.96/7,873.44 = 3,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.96x = 7,873.44 × 3,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.96x = 25,098,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,098,585.77/5,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.66

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