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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.68, 7,946.60 and 3,400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.68, 7,946.60 and 3,400.96 is: 4,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.68 : 7,946.60 = 3,400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.68/7,946.60 = 3,400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.68x = 7,946.60 × 3,400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.68x = 27,026,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026,068.74/5,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.29

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