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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.98, 7,955.25 and 3,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.98, 7,955.25 and 3,406.68 is: 4,700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.98 : 7,955.25 = 3,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.98/7,955.25 = 3,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.98x = 7,955.25 × 3,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.98x = 27,100,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,991.07/5,764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.97

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