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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.91, 7,990.14 and 3,272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.91, 7,990.14 and 3,272.05 is: 4,515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.91 : 7,990.14 = 3,272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.91/7,990.14 = 3,272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.91x = 7,990.14 × 3,272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.91x = 26,144,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,144,137.59/5,789.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.47

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