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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.61, 7,941.32 and 3,270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.61, 7,941.32 and 3,270.61 is: 4,513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.61 : 7,941.32 = 3,270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.61/7,941.32 = 3,270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.61x = 7,941.32 × 3,270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.61x = 25,972,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,972,924.40/5,754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.41

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