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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.97, 7,936.41 and 3,232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.97, 7,936.41 and 3,232.95 is: 4,461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.97 : 7,936.41 = 3,232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.97/7,936.41 = 3,232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.97x = 7,936.41 × 3,232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.97x = 25,657,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657,999.07/5,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.51

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