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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.38, 7,927.24 and 3,260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.38, 7,927.24 and 3,260.38 is: 4,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.38 : 7,927.24 = 3,260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.38/7,927.24 = 3,260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.38x = 7,927.24 × 3,260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.38x = 25,845,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,845,814.75/5,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.32

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