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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.76, 8,626.08 and 3,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.76, 8,626.08 and 3,292.16 is: 4,928.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.76 : 8,626.08 = 3,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.76/8,626.08 = 3,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.76x = 8,626.08 × 3,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.76x = 28,398,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,398,435.53/5,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.78

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