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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.73, 7,901.01 and 3,207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.73, 7,901.01 and 3,207.51 is: 4,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.73 : 7,901.01 = 3,207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.73/7,901.01 = 3,207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.73x = 7,901.01 × 3,207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.73x = 25,342,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,568.59/5,725.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.08

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