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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.47, 7,964.79 and 3,533.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.47, 7,964.79 and 3,533.31 is: 4,876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.47 : 7,964.79 = 3,533.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.47/7,964.79 = 3,533.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.47x = 7,964.79 × 3,533.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.47x = 28,142,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142,072.15/5,771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.07

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