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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.47, 7,939.74 and 3,235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.47, 7,939.74 and 3,235.58 is: 4,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.47 : 7,939.74 = 3,235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.47/7,939.74 = 3,235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.47x = 7,939.74 × 3,235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.47x = 25,689,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689,663.95/5,753.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.08

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