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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.61, 7,983.70 and 3,267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.61, 7,983.70 and 3,267.37 is: 4,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.61 : 7,983.70 = 3,267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.61/7,983.70 = 3,267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.61x = 7,983.70 × 3,267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.61x = 26,085,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085,703.68/5,785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.73

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