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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,722.32, 7,897.44 and 3,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,722.32, 7,897.44 and 3,365.28 is: 4,644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,722.32 : 7,897.44 = 3,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,722.32/7,897.44 = 3,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,722.32x = 7,897.44 × 3,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,722.32x = 26,577,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577,096.88/5,722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.46

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