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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,717.59, 7,889.49 and 3,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,717.59, 7,889.49 and 3,199.59 is: 4,415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,717.59 : 7,889.49 = 3,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,717.59/7,889.49 = 3,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,717.59x = 7,889.49 × 3,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,717.59x = 25,243,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,243,133.31/5,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.00

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