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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.93, 7,951.91 and 3,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.93, 7,951.91 and 3,996.20 is: 5,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.93 : 7,951.91 = 3,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.93/7,951.91 = 3,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.93x = 7,951.91 × 3,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.93x = 31,777,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,777,422.64/5,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.20

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