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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.72, 7,989.80 and 3,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.72, 7,989.80 and 3,137.12 is: 4,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.72 : 7,989.80 = 3,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.72/7,989.80 = 3,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.72x = 7,989.80 × 3,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.72x = 25,064,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064,961.38/5,789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.22

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