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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.33, 7,969.95 and 3,257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.33, 7,969.95 and 3,257.44 is: 4,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.33 : 7,969.95 = 3,257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.33/7,969.95 = 3,257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.33x = 7,969.95 × 3,257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.33x = 25,961,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961,610.69/5,775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.26

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