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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.93, 7,970.06 and 3,416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.93, 7,970.06 and 3,416.06 is: 4,715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.93 : 7,970.06 = 3,416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.93/7,970.06 = 3,416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.93x = 7,970.06 × 3,416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.93x = 27,226,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,231.63/5,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.37

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