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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.63, 8,644.94 and 3,298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.63, 8,644.94 and 3,298.23 is: 4,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.63 : 8,644.94 = 3,298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.63/8,644.94 = 3,298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.63x = 8,644.94 × 3,298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.63x = 28,512,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512,940.74/5,768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.76

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