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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.92, 7,932.96 and 4,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.92, 7,932.96 and 4,957.20 is: 6,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.92 : 7,932.96 = 4,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.92/7,932.96 = 4,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.92x = 7,932.96 × 4,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.92x = 39,325,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,325,269.31/5,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.14

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