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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.74, 8,668.65 and 3,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.74, 8,668.65 and 3,152.65 is: 4,718.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.74 : 8,668.65 = 3,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.74/8,668.65 = 3,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.74x = 8,668.65 × 3,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.74x = 27,329,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329,219.42/5,791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.65

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