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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.55, 7,894.20 and 3,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.55, 7,894.20 and 3,362.76 is: 4,640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.55 : 7,894.20 = 3,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.55/7,894.20 = 3,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.55x = 7,894.20 × 3,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.55x = 26,546,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,299.99/5,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.52

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