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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.97, 7,904.59 and 3,602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.97, 7,904.59 and 3,602.53 is: 4,973.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.97 : 7,904.59 = 3,602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.97/7,904.59 = 3,602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.97x = 7,904.59 × 3,602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.97x = 28,476,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,522.61/5,725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.22

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