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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.38, 8,652.57 and 3,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.38, 8,652.57 and 3,301.48 is: 4,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.38 : 8,652.57 = 3,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.38/8,652.57 = 3,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.38x = 8,652.57 × 3,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.38x = 28,566,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566,286.80/5,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.22

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