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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.38, 7,960.27 and 3,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.38, 7,960.27 and 3,250.60 is: 4,485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.38 : 7,960.27 = 3,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.38/7,960.27 = 3,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.38x = 7,960.27 × 3,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.38x = 25,875,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,875,653.66/5,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.77

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