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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.48, 7,874.22 and 3,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.48, 7,874.22 and 3,348.76 is: 4,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.48 : 7,874.22 = 3,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.48/7,874.22 = 3,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.48x = 7,874.22 × 3,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.48x = 26,368,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,872.97/5,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.06

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