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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.68, 7,994.46 and 3,610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.68, 7,994.46 and 3,610.50 is: 4,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.68 : 7,994.46 = 3,610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.68/7,994.46 = 3,610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.68x = 7,994.46 × 3,610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.68x = 28,863,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,863,997.83/5,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.70

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