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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.22, 7,895.44 and 3,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.22, 7,895.44 and 3,363.12 is: 4,642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.22 : 7,895.44 = 3,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.22/7,895.44 = 3,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.22x = 7,895.44 × 3,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.22x = 26,553,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,553,312.17/5,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.01

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