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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,766.39, 7,957.71 and 3,408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,766.39, 7,957.71 and 3,408.53 is: 4,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,766.39 : 7,957.71 = 3,408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,766.39/7,957.71 = 3,408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,766.39x = 7,957.71 × 3,408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,766.39x = 27,124,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,124,053.48/5,766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.82

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