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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.61, 7,952.49 and 3,404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.61, 7,952.49 and 3,404.97 is: 4,698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.61 : 7,952.49 = 3,404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.61/7,952.49 = 3,404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.61x = 7,952.49 × 3,404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.61x = 27,077,989.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,077,989.88/5,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.91

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