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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.96, 8,476.48 and 3,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.96, 8,476.48 and 3,804 is: 5,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.96 : 8,476.48 = 3,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.96/8,476.48 = 3,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.96x = 8,476.48 × 3,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.96x = 32,244,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,529.92/5,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.01

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