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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.93, 7,834.28 and 3,997.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.93, 7,834.28 and 3,997.83 is: 5,518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.93 : 7,834.28 = 3,997.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.93/7,834.28 = 3,997.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.93x = 7,834.28 × 3,997.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.93x = 31,320,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,320,119.61/5,675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.06

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