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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.50, 7,886.01 and 3,230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.50, 7,886.01 and 3,230.98 is: 4,458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.50 : 7,886.01 = 3,230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.50/7,886.01 = 3,230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.50x = 7,886.01 × 3,230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.50x = 25,479,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479,540.59/5,714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.75

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