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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.34, 7,900.56 and 3,335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.34, 7,900.56 and 3,335.33 is: 4,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.34 : 7,900.56 = 3,335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.34/7,900.56 = 3,335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.34x = 7,900.56 × 3,335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.34x = 26,350,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350,994.54/5,725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.52

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