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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.72, 7,974.72 and 3,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.72, 7,974.72 and 3,294.72 is: 4,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.72 : 7,974.72 = 3,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.72/7,974.72 = 3,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.72x = 7,974.72 × 3,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.72x = 26,274,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,274,469.48/5,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.76

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