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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.14, 7,901.92 and 3,794.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.14, 7,901.92 and 3,794.23 is: 5,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.14 : 7,901.92 = 3,794.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.14/7,901.92 = 3,794.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.14x = 7,901.92 × 3,794.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.14x = 29,981,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981,701.92/5,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.14

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