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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.67, 7,969.02 and 3,256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.67, 7,969.02 and 3,256.76 is: 4,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.67 : 7,969.02 = 3,256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.67/7,969.02 = 3,256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.67x = 7,969.02 × 3,256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.67x = 25,953,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953,235.54/5,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.32

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