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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.76, 7,960.68 and 3,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.76, 7,960.68 and 3,251.01 is: 4,486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.76 : 7,960.68 = 3,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.76/7,960.68 = 3,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.76x = 7,960.68 × 3,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.76x = 25,880,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,880,250.29/5,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.28

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