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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.28, 7,917.52 and 3,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.28, 7,917.52 and 3,498.88 is: 4,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.28 : 7,917.52 = 3,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.28/7,917.52 = 3,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.28x = 7,917.52 × 3,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.28x = 27,702,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,452.38/5,737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.50

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