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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,787.48, 7,987.50 and 3,548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,787.48, 7,987.50 and 3,548.92 is: 4,897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,787.48 : 7,987.50 = 3,548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,787.48/7,987.50 = 3,548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,787.48x = 7,987.50 × 3,548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,787.48x = 28,346,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346,998.50/5,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.99

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