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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.32, 7,942.29 and 3,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.32, 7,942.29 and 3,237.44 is: 4,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.32 : 7,942.29 = 3,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.32/7,942.29 = 3,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.32x = 7,942.29 × 3,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.32x = 25,712,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,712,647.63/5,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.63

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