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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.52, 7,948.17 and 3,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.52, 7,948.17 and 3,275.52 is: 4,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.52 : 7,948.17 = 3,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.52/7,948.17 = 3,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.52x = 7,948.17 × 3,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.52x = 26,034,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034,389.80/5,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.24

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