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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.79, 8,645.28 and 3,300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.79, 8,645.28 and 3,300.13 is: 4,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.79 : 8,645.28 = 3,300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.79/8,645.28 = 3,300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.79x = 8,645.28 × 3,300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.79x = 28,530,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,547.89/5,772.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.25

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