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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.36, 7,955.22 and 3,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.36, 7,955.22 and 3,280.36 is: 4,527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.36 : 7,955.22 = 3,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.36/7,955.22 = 3,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.36x = 7,955.22 × 3,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.36x = 26,095,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,095,985.48/5,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.13

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