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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.94, 7,907.22 and 3,371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.94, 7,907.22 and 3,371.63 is: 4,652.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.94 : 7,907.22 = 3,371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.94/7,907.22 = 3,371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.94x = 7,907.22 × 3,371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.94x = 26,660,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660,180.63/5,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.79

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