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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.93, 7,932.30 and 3,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.93, 7,932.30 and 3,230.27 is: 4,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.93 : 7,932.30 = 3,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.93/7,932.30 = 3,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.93x = 7,932.30 × 3,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.93x = 25,623,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,623,444.35/5,747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.86

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