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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,717.38, 7,889.88 and 3,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,717.38, 7,889.88 and 3,233.38 is: 4,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,717.38 : 7,889.88 = 3,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,717.38/7,889.88 = 3,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,717.38x = 7,889.88 × 3,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,717.38x = 25,510,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510,980.19/5,717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.01

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