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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.48, 7,942.14 and 3,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.48, 7,942.14 and 3,237.72 is: 4,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.48 : 7,942.14 = 3,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.48/7,942.14 = 3,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.48x = 7,942.14 × 3,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.48x = 25,714,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714,425.52/5,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.59

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