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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.08, 7,967.84 and 3,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.08, 7,967.84 and 3,256.16 is: 4,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.08 : 7,967.84 = 3,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.08/7,967.84 = 3,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.08x = 7,967.84 × 3,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.08x = 25,944,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944,561.89/5,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.28

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