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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.47, 7,947.84 and 3,402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.47, 7,947.84 and 3,402.37 is: 4,695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.47 : 7,947.84 = 3,402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.47/7,947.84 = 3,402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.47x = 7,947.84 × 3,402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.47x = 27,041,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041,492.38/5,759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.14

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