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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.94, 7,992.92 and 3,139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.94, 7,992.92 and 3,139.36 is: 4,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.94 : 7,992.92 = 3,139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.94/7,992.92 = 3,139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.94x = 7,992.92 × 3,139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.94x = 25,092,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092,653.33/5,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.34

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