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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,723.92, 7,898.88 and 3,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,723.92, 7,898.88 and 3,366.12 is: 4,645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,723.92 : 7,898.88 = 3,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,723.92/7,898.88 = 3,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,723.92x = 7,898.88 × 3,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,723.92x = 26,588,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,588,577.95/5,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.17

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