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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.70, 7,955.89 and 3,528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.70, 7,955.89 and 3,528.07 is: 4,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.70 : 7,955.89 = 3,528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.70/7,955.89 = 3,528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.70x = 7,955.89 × 3,528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.70x = 28,068,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,068,908.12/5,764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.10

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