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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.96, 8,653.62 and 3,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.96, 8,653.62 and 3,134.92 is: 4,703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.96 : 8,653.62 = 3,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.96/8,653.62 = 3,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.96x = 8,653.62 × 3,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.96x = 27,128,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,406.41/5,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.29

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