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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.33, 8,579.80 and 3,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.33, 8,579.80 and 3,254.93 is: 4,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.33 : 8,579.80 = 3,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.33/8,579.80 = 3,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.33x = 8,579.80 × 3,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.33x = 27,926,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926,680.86/5,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.74

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