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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.64, 7,954.61 and 3,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.64, 7,954.61 and 3,246.35 is: 4,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.64 : 7,954.61 = 3,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.64/7,954.61 = 3,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.64x = 7,954.61 × 3,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.64x = 25,823,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823,448.17/5,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.63

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