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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.67, 7,902.65 and 3,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.67, 7,902.65 and 3,369.16 is: 4,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.67 : 7,902.65 = 3,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.67/7,902.65 = 3,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.67x = 7,902.65 × 3,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.67x = 26,625,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625,235.91/5,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.15

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