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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.38, 7,874.58 and 3,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.38, 7,874.58 and 3,316.02 is: 4,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.38 : 7,874.58 = 3,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.38/7,874.58 = 3,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.38x = 7,874.58 × 3,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.38x = 26,112,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,264.77/5,706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.98

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