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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.60, 7,955.26 and 3,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.60, 7,955.26 and 3,406.74 is: 4,701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.60 : 7,955.26 = 3,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.60/7,955.26 = 3,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.60x = 7,955.26 × 3,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.60x = 27,101,502.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101,502.45/5,764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.37

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