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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.98, 8,627.97 and 4,708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.98, 8,627.97 and 4,708.77 is: 7,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.98 : 8,627.97 = 4,708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.98/8,627.97 = 4,708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.98x = 8,627.97 × 4,708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.98x = 40,627,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,627,083.16/5,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.23

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