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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,722.50, 7,898.06 and 3,364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,722.50, 7,898.06 and 3,364.64 is: 4,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,722.50 : 7,898.06 = 3,364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,722.50/7,898.06 = 3,364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,722.50x = 7,898.06 × 3,364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,722.50x = 26,574,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574,128.60/5,722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.80

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