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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.16, 7,991.82 and 3,138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.16, 7,991.82 and 3,138.56 is: 4,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.16 : 7,991.82 = 3,138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.16/7,991.82 = 3,138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.16x = 7,991.82 × 3,138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.16x = 25,082,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,806.58/5,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.22

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