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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.22, 7,895.13 and 3,482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.22, 7,895.13 and 3,482.82 is: 4,807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.22 : 7,895.13 = 3,482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.22/7,895.13 = 3,482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.22x = 7,895.13 × 3,482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.22x = 27,497,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497,316.67/5,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.04

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