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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.93, 8,639.29 and 3,296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.93, 8,639.29 and 3,296.05 is: 4,939.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.93 : 8,639.29 = 3,296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.93/8,639.29 = 3,296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.93x = 8,639.29 × 3,296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.93x = 28,475,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475,501.97/5,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.44

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