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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.40, 8,045.60 and 5,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.40, 8,045.60 and 5,730.40 is: 8,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.40 : 8,045.60 = 5,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.40/8,045.60 = 5,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.40x = 8,045.60 × 5,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.40x = 46,104,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,104,506.24/5,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.60

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