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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.06, 7,946.16 and 3,401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.06, 7,946.16 and 3,401.55 is: 4,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.06 : 7,946.16 = 3,401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.06/7,946.16 = 3,401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.06x = 7,946.16 × 3,401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.06x = 27,029,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,029,260.55/5,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.35

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