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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.62, 7,889.87 and 3,479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.62, 7,889.87 and 3,479.99 is: 4,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.62 : 7,889.87 = 3,479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.62/7,889.87 = 3,479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.62x = 7,889.87 × 3,479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.62x = 27,456,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456,637.95/5,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.27

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