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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.84, 7,945.52 and 3,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.84, 7,945.52 and 3,399.52 is: 4,691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.84 : 7,945.52 = 3,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.84/7,945.52 = 3,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.84x = 7,945.52 × 3,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.84x = 27,010,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010,954.15/5,757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.17

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