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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.60, 7,908.96 and 3,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.60, 7,908.96 and 3,372.96 is: 4,655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.60 : 7,908.96 = 3,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.60/7,908.96 = 3,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.60x = 7,908.96 × 3,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.60x = 26,676,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,676,605.72/5,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.12

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