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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,733.91, 7,913.46 and 3,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,733.91, 7,913.46 and 3,376 is: 4,659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,733.91 : 7,913.46 = 3,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,733.91/7,913.46 = 3,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,733.91x = 7,913.46 × 3,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,733.91x = 26,715,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,715,840.96/5,733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.27

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