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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.96, 7,895.52 and 3,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.96, 7,895.52 and 3,203.36 is: 4,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.96 : 7,895.52 = 3,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.96/7,895.52 = 3,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.96x = 7,895.52 × 3,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.96x = 25,292,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,292,192.95/5,720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.97

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