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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.80, 8,014.80 and 5,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.80, 8,014.80 and 5,731.80 is: 8,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.80 : 8,014.80 = 5,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.80/8,014.80 = 5,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.80x = 8,014.80 × 5,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.80x = 45,939,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939,230.64/5,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.80

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