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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,740.76, 7,920.96 and 3,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,740.76, 7,920.96 and 3,383.12 is: 4,667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,740.76 : 7,920.96 = 3,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,740.76/7,920.96 = 3,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,740.76x = 7,920.96 × 3,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,740.76x = 26,797,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,797,558.20/5,740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.95

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