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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,787.05, 7,983.26 and 3,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,787.05, 7,983.26 and 3,544.97 is: 4,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,787.05 : 7,983.26 = 3,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,787.05/7,983.26 = 3,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,787.05x = 7,983.26 × 3,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,787.05x = 28,300,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300,372.85/5,787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.30

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