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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.62, 7,954.71 and 3,280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.62, 7,954.71 and 3,280.62 is: 4,526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.62 : 7,954.71 = 3,280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.62/7,954.71 = 3,280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.62x = 7,954.71 × 3,280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.62x = 26,096,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,096,380.72/5,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.99

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