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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.91, 8,587.72 and 3,272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.91, 8,587.72 and 3,272.07 is: 4,897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.91 : 8,587.72 = 3,272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.91/8,587.72 = 3,272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.91x = 8,587.72 × 3,272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.91x = 28,099,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099,620.98/5,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.19

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