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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.38, 7,940.57 and 3,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.38, 7,940.57 and 3,235.68 is: 4,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.38 : 7,940.57 = 3,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.38/7,940.57 = 3,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.38x = 7,940.57 × 3,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.38x = 25,693,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,693,127.36/5,754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.97

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