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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.52, 7,886.82 and 3,357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.52, 7,886.82 and 3,357.42 is: 4,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.52 : 7,886.82 = 3,357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.52/7,886.82 = 3,357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.52x = 7,886.82 × 3,357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.52x = 26,479,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479,367.20/5,714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.70

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