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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.46, 8,655.64 and 3,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.46, 8,655.64 and 3,272.52 is: 4,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.46 : 8,655.64 = 3,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.46/8,655.64 = 3,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.46x = 8,655.64 × 3,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.46x = 28,325,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325,755.01/5,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.35

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