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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.02, 7,897.89 and 3,365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.02, 7,897.89 and 3,365.49 is: 4,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.02 : 7,897.89 = 3,365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.02/7,897.89 = 3,365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.02x = 7,897.89 × 3,365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.02x = 26,580,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,580,269.82/5,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.83

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