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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.58, 7,877.08 and 3,190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.58, 7,877.08 and 3,190.59 is: 4,402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.58 : 7,877.08 = 3,190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.58/7,877.08 = 3,190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.58x = 7,877.08 × 3,190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.58x = 25,132,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132,536.67/5,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.59

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