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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.93, 7,909.98 and 3,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.93, 7,909.98 and 3,214.13 is: 4,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.93 : 7,909.98 = 3,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.93/7,909.98 = 3,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.93x = 7,909.98 × 3,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.93x = 25,423,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,704.02/5,731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.45

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