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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.92, 7,974.86 and 3,126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.92, 7,974.86 and 3,126.29 is: 4,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.92 : 7,974.86 = 3,126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.92/7,974.86 = 3,126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.92x = 7,974.86 × 3,126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.92x = 24,931,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,931,693.01/5,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.25

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