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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.23, 7,952.03 and 3,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.23, 7,952.03 and 3,524.06 is: 4,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.23 : 7,952.03 = 3,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.23/7,952.03 = 3,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.23x = 7,952.03 × 3,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.23x = 28,023,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,459.53/5,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.30

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