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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,722.58, 7,897.92 and 3,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,722.58, 7,897.92 and 3,365.48 is: 4,644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,722.58 : 7,897.92 = 3,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,722.58/7,897.92 = 3,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,722.58x = 7,897.92 × 3,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,722.58x = 26,580,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,580,291.80/5,722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.81

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