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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.57, 7,969.89 and 3,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.57, 7,969.89 and 3,754.08 is: 5,621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.57 : 7,969.89 = 3,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.57/7,969.89 = 3,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.57x = 7,969.89 × 3,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.57x = 29,919,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,919,604.65/5,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.27

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