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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.22, 8,631.70 and 3,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.22, 8,631.70 and 3,294.73 is: 4,933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.22 : 8,631.70 = 3,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.22/8,631.70 = 3,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.22x = 8,631.70 × 3,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.22x = 28,439,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439,120.94/5,764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.73

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