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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.61, 7,960.77 and 3,410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.61, 7,960.77 and 3,410.97 is: 4,707.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.61 : 7,960.77 = 3,410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.61/7,960.77 = 3,410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.61x = 7,960.77 × 3,410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.61x = 27,153,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,153,947.65/5,768.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.19

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