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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.18, 7,941.06 and 3,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.18, 7,941.06 and 3,397.72 is: 4,688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.18 : 7,941.06 = 3,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.18/7,941.06 = 3,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.18x = 7,941.06 × 3,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.18x = 26,981,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981,498.38/5,755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.21

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