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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.83, 7,930.54 and 3,508.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.83, 7,930.54 and 3,508.89 is: 4,841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.83 : 7,930.54 = 3,508.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.83/7,930.54 = 3,508.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.83x = 7,930.54 × 3,508.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.83x = 27,827,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827,367.15/5,747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.37

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