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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.48, 7,965.01 and 3,413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.48, 7,965.01 and 3,413.76 is: 4,710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.48 : 7,965.01 = 3,413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.48/7,965.01 = 3,413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.48x = 7,965.01 × 3,413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.48x = 27,190,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190,615.47/5,772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.39

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