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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.67, 7,935.89 and 3,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.67, 7,935.89 and 3,266.67 is: 4,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.67 : 7,935.89 = 3,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.67/7,935.89 = 3,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.67x = 7,935.89 × 3,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.67x = 25,923,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923,917.45/5,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.98

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