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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.97, 7,961.34 and 3,530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.97, 7,961.34 and 3,530.81 is: 4,872.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.97 : 7,961.34 = 3,530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.97/7,961.34 = 3,530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.97x = 7,961.34 × 3,530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.97x = 28,109,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,109,978.89/5,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.62

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