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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.48, 7,917.20 and 3,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.48, 7,917.20 and 3,499.52 is: 4,828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.48 : 7,917.20 = 3,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.48/7,917.20 = 3,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.48x = 7,917.20 × 3,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.48x = 27,706,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706,399.74/5,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.18

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