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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.83, 7,994.08 and 3,140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.83, 7,994.08 and 3,140.23 is: 4,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.83 : 7,994.08 = 3,140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.83/7,994.08 = 3,140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.83x = 7,994.08 × 3,140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.83x = 25,103,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103,249.84/5,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.50

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