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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.76, 7,954.26 and 3,527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.76, 7,954.26 and 3,527.12 is: 4,866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.76 : 7,954.26 = 3,527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.76/7,954.26 = 3,527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.76x = 7,954.26 × 3,527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.76x = 28,055,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055,629.53/5,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.75

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