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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,719.29, 7,892.66 and 3,329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,719.29, 7,892.66 and 3,329.85 is: 4,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,719.29 : 7,892.66 = 3,329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,719.29/7,892.66 = 3,329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,719.29x = 7,892.66 × 3,329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,719.29x = 26,281,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281,373.90/5,719.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.22

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