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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,693.76, 8,541.80 and 3,229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,693.76, 8,541.80 and 3,229.76 is: 4,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,693.76 : 8,541.80 = 3,229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,693.76/8,541.80 = 3,229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,693.76x = 8,541.80 × 3,229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,693.76x = 27,587,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,963.97/5,693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.30

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