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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.76, 7,891.38 and 3,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.76, 7,891.38 and 3,362.40 is: 4,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.76 : 7,891.38 = 3,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.76/7,891.38 = 3,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.76x = 7,891.38 × 3,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.76x = 26,533,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533,976.11/5,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.19

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