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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.39, 7,954.94 and 3,525.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.39, 7,954.94 and 3,525.79 is: 4,865.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.39 : 7,954.94 = 3,525.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.39/7,954.94 = 3,525.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.39x = 7,954.94 × 3,525.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.39x = 28,047,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,436.83/5,764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.64

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