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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.82, 7,951.69 and 3,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.82, 7,951.69 and 3,209.99 is: 4,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.82 : 7,951.69 = 3,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.82/7,951.69 = 3,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.82x = 7,951.69 × 3,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.82x = 25,524,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524,791.58/5,761.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.99

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