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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.70, 7,881.74 and 3,322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.70, 7,881.74 and 3,322.06 is: 4,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.70 : 7,881.74 = 3,322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.70/7,881.74 = 3,322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.70x = 7,881.74 × 3,322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.70x = 26,183,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,183,566.39/5,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.00

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