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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.90, 7,901.38 and 3,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.90, 7,901.38 and 3,367.59 is: 4,647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.90 : 7,901.38 = 3,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.90/7,901.38 = 3,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.90x = 7,901.38 × 3,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.90x = 26,608,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608,608.27/5,725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.06

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