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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.46, 7,948.34 and 3,242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.46, 7,948.34 and 3,242.37 is: 4,474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.46 : 7,948.34 = 3,242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.46/7,948.34 = 3,242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.46x = 7,948.34 × 3,242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.46x = 25,771,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,459.17/5,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.63

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