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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.92, 7,904.16 and 3,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.92, 7,904.16 and 3,371.82 is: 4,652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.92 : 7,904.16 = 3,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.92/7,904.16 = 3,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.92x = 7,904.16 × 3,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.92x = 26,651,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,404.77/5,728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.08

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