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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.56, 7,876.42 and 3,189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.56, 7,876.42 and 3,189.67 is: 4,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.56 : 7,876.42 = 3,189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.56/7,876.42 = 3,189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.56x = 7,876.42 × 3,189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.56x = 25,123,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123,180.58/5,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.74

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