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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761, 7,950.18 and 3,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761, 7,950.18 and 3,277 is: 4,522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761 : 7,950.18 = 3,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761/7,950.18 = 3,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761x = 7,950.18 × 3,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761x = 26,052,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052,739.86/5,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.26

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