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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.38, 7,932.68 and 3,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.38, 7,932.68 and 3,196.30 is: 4,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.38 : 7,932.68 = 3,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.38/7,932.68 = 3,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.38x = 7,932.68 × 3,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.38x = 25,355,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,225.08/5,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.85

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