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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791, 7,995.42 and 3,586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791, 7,995.42 and 3,586.84 is: 4,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791 : 7,995.42 = 3,586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791/7,995.42 = 3,586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791x = 7,995.42 × 3,586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791x = 28,678,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678,292.27/5,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.22

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