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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.35, 7,964.72 and 3,413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.35, 7,964.72 and 3,413.31 is: 4,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.35 : 7,964.72 = 3,413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.35/7,964.72 = 3,413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.35x = 7,964.72 × 3,413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.35x = 27,186,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,186,041.36/5,770.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.33

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