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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.65, 7,901.04 and 3,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.65, 7,901.04 and 3,367.35 is: 4,646.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.65 : 7,901.04 = 3,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.65/7,901.04 = 3,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.65x = 7,901.04 × 3,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.65x = 26,605,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605,567.04/5,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.73

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