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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.68, 7,930.50 and 3,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.68, 7,930.50 and 3,623.24 is: 4,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.68 : 7,930.50 = 3,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.68/7,930.50 = 3,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.68x = 7,930.50 × 3,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.68x = 28,734,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734,104.82/5,748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.38

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