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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.01, 7,901.08 and 3,207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.01, 7,901.08 and 3,207.13 is: 4,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.01 : 7,901.08 = 3,207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.01/7,901.08 = 3,207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.01x = 7,901.08 × 3,207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.01x = 25,339,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339,762.93/5,725.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.15

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