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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,782.41, 7,979.27 and 3,265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,782.41, 7,979.27 and 3,265.13 is: 4,505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,782.41 : 7,979.27 = 3,265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,782.41/7,979.27 = 3,265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,782.41x = 7,979.27 × 3,265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,782.41x = 26,053,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,053,337.53/5,782.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.62

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