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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.76, 8,644.12 and 3,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.76, 8,644.12 and 3,295.84 is: 4,943.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.76 : 8,644.12 = 3,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.76/8,644.12 = 3,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.76x = 8,644.12 × 3,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.76x = 28,489,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489,636.46/5,762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.75

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