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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.80, 8,033.40 and 5,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.80, 8,033.40 and 5,725.80 is: 8,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.80 : 8,033.40 = 5,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.80/8,033.40 = 5,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.80x = 8,033.40 × 5,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.80x = 45,997,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,997,641.72/5,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.40

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