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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.16, 7,922.70 and 3,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.16, 7,922.70 and 3,223.29 is: 4,448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.16 : 7,922.70 = 3,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.16/7,922.70 = 3,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.16x = 7,922.70 × 3,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.16x = 25,537,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,159.68/5,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.08

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