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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.93, 7,936.44 and 3,233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.93, 7,936.44 and 3,233.27 is: 4,462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.93 : 7,936.44 = 3,233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.93/7,936.44 = 3,233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.93x = 7,936.44 × 3,233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.93x = 25,660,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660,653.36/5,750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.00

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