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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.64, 7,876.20 and 3,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.64, 7,876.20 and 3,316.94 is: 4,577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.64 : 7,876.20 = 3,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.64/7,876.20 = 3,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.64x = 7,876.20 × 3,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.64x = 26,124,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124,882.83/5,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.98

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