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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,721.70, 8,021.90 and 5,721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,721.70, 8,021.90 and 5,721.70 is: 8,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,721.70 : 8,021.90 = 5,721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,721.70/8,021.90 = 5,721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,721.70x = 8,021.90 × 5,721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,721.70x = 45,898,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,898,905.23/5,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.90

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