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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.74, 7,879.59 and 3,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.74, 7,879.59 and 3,352.26 is: 4,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.74 : 7,879.59 = 3,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.74/7,879.59 = 3,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.74x = 7,879.59 × 3,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.74x = 26,414,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414,434.37/5,710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.40

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