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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.84, 7,912.10 and 3,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.84, 7,912.10 and 3,249 is: 4,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.84 : 7,912.10 = 3,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.84/7,912.10 = 3,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.84x = 7,912.10 × 3,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.84x = 25,706,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,706,412.90/5,732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.06

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