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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.96, 7,923.96 and 3,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.96, 7,923.96 and 3,223.91 is: 4,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.96 : 7,923.96 = 3,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.96/7,923.96 = 3,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.96x = 7,923.96 × 3,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.96x = 25,546,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546,094.26/5,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.02

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