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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.94, 8,628.84 and 3,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.94, 8,628.84 and 3,287.64 is: 4,925.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.94 : 8,628.84 = 3,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.94/8,628.84 = 3,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.94x = 8,628.84 × 3,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.94x = 28,368,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368,519.54/5,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.14

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