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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.92, 7,936.23 and 3,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.92, 7,936.23 and 3,266.92 is: 4,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.92 : 7,936.23 = 3,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.92/7,936.23 = 3,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.92x = 7,936.23 × 3,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.92x = 25,927,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927,028.51/5,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.33

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