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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.42, 7,954.36 and 3,406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.42, 7,954.36 and 3,406.11 is: 4,700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.42 : 7,954.36 = 3,406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.42/7,954.36 = 3,406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.42x = 7,954.36 × 3,406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.42x = 27,093,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,093,425.14/5,764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.11

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