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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.35, 7,901.72 and 3,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.35, 7,901.72 and 3,367.71 is: 4,647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.35 : 7,901.72 = 3,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.35/7,901.72 = 3,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.35x = 7,901.72 × 3,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.35x = 26,610,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,610,684.62/5,725.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.87

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