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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.31, 7,960.27 and 3,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.31, 7,960.27 and 3,115.72 is: 4,299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.31 : 7,960.27 = 3,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.31/7,960.27 = 3,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.31x = 7,960.27 × 3,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.31x = 24,801,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,801,935.67/5,768.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.69

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