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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.81, 7,995.27 and 3,403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.81, 7,995.27 and 3,403.74 is: 4,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.81 : 7,995.27 = 3,403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.81/7,995.27 = 3,403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.81x = 7,995.27 × 3,403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.81x = 27,213,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,820.31/5,793.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.05

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