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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.95, 7,886.23 and 3,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.95, 7,886.23 and 3,325.31 is: 4,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.95 : 7,886.23 = 3,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.95/7,886.23 = 3,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.95x = 7,886.23 × 3,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.95x = 26,224,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224,159.48/5,713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.50

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