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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.68, 7,881.90 and 3,588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.68, 7,881.90 and 3,588.44 is: 4,951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.68 : 7,881.90 = 3,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.68/7,881.90 = 3,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.68x = 7,881.90 × 3,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.68x = 28,283,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,283,725.24/5,712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.04

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