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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.11, 7,963.52 and 3,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.11, 7,963.52 and 3,253.16 is: 4,489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.11 : 7,963.52 = 3,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.11/7,963.52 = 3,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.11x = 7,963.52 × 3,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.11x = 25,906,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,906,604.72/5,771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.02

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