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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.93, 7,793.98 and 3,129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.93, 7,793.98 and 3,129.94 is: 4,319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.93 : 7,793.98 = 3,129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.93/7,793.98 = 3,129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.93x = 7,793.98 × 3,129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.93x = 24,394,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394,689.76/5,647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.23

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