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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.94, 7,955.74 and 3,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.94, 7,955.74 and 3,247 is: 4,480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.94 : 7,955.74 = 3,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.94/7,955.74 = 3,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.94x = 7,955.74 × 3,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.94x = 25,832,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832,287.78/5,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.93

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