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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.76, 7,912.62 and 3,495.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.76, 7,912.62 and 3,495.87 is: 4,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.76 : 7,912.62 = 3,495.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.76/7,912.62 = 3,495.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.76x = 7,912.62 × 3,495.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.76x = 27,661,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,661,490.88/5,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.16

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