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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.25, 7,991.88 and 3,138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.25, 7,991.88 and 3,138.59 is: 4,331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.25 : 7,991.88 = 3,138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.25/7,991.88 = 3,138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.25x = 7,991.88 × 3,138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.25x = 25,083,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083,234.65/5,791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.23

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