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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.49, 7,964.81 and 3,533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.49, 7,964.81 and 3,533.32 is: 4,876.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.49 : 7,964.81 = 3,533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.49/7,964.81 = 3,533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.49x = 7,964.81 × 3,533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.49x = 28,142,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142,222.47/5,771.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.08

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