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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.97, 7,832.93 and 3,158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.97, 7,832.93 and 3,158.07 is: 4,358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.97 : 7,832.93 = 3,158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.97/7,832.93 = 3,158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.97x = 7,832.93 × 3,158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.97x = 24,736,973.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736,973.77/5,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.19

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