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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.28, 8,626.32 and 5,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.28, 8,626.32 and 5,541.28 is: 8,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.28 : 8,626.32 = 5,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.28/8,626.32 = 5,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.28x = 8,626.32 × 5,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.28x = 47,800,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,800,854.49/5,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.68

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