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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.37, 7,932.96 and 3,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.37, 7,932.96 and 3,230.53 is: 4,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.37 : 7,932.96 = 3,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.37/7,932.96 = 3,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.37x = 7,932.96 × 3,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.37x = 25,627,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627,665.27/5,748.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.25

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