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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.85, 7,995.24 and 3,436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.85, 7,995.24 and 3,436.29 is: 4,742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.85 : 7,995.24 = 3,436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.85/7,995.24 = 3,436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.85x = 7,995.24 × 3,436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.85x = 27,473,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,963.26/5,792.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.74

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