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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.42, 7,961.29 and 3,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.42, 7,961.29 and 3,411.32 is: 4,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.42 : 7,961.29 = 3,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.42/7,961.29 = 3,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.42x = 7,961.29 × 3,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.42x = 27,158,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158,459.47/5,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.13

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