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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.93, 7,833.74 and 3,285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.93, 7,833.74 and 3,285.97 is: 4,535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.93 : 7,833.74 = 3,285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.93/7,833.74 = 3,285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.93x = 7,833.74 × 3,285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.93x = 25,741,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741,434.63/5,675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.19

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