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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.83, 7,950.96 and 3,244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.83, 7,950.96 and 3,244.35 is: 4,477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.83 : 7,950.96 = 3,244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.83/7,950.96 = 3,244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.83x = 7,950.96 × 3,244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.83x = 25,795,697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,795,697.08/5,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.00

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