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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.83, 7,872.92 and 3,347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.83, 7,872.92 and 3,347.91 is: 4,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.83 : 7,872.92 = 3,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.83/7,872.92 = 3,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.83x = 7,872.92 × 3,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.83x = 26,357,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,357,827.60/5,706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.65

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