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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.43, 7,969.56 and 3,417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.43, 7,969.56 and 3,417.33 is: 4,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.43 : 7,969.56 = 3,417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.43/7,969.56 = 3,417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.43x = 7,969.56 × 3,417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.43x = 27,234,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,616.47/5,774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.42

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