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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.79, 7,942.08 and 3,364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.79, 7,942.08 and 3,364.47 is: 4,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.79 : 7,942.08 = 3,364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.79/7,942.08 = 3,364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.79x = 7,942.08 × 3,364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.79x = 26,720,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720,889.90/5,753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.05

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