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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.65, 7,873.74 and 3,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.65, 7,873.74 and 3,348.34 is: 4,619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.65 : 7,873.74 = 3,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.65/7,873.74 = 3,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.65x = 7,873.74 × 3,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.65x = 26,363,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363,902.48/5,706.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.86

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