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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.83, 7,995.37 and 3,141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.83, 7,995.37 and 3,141.19 is: 4,334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.83 : 7,995.37 = 3,141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.83/7,995.37 = 3,141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.83x = 7,995.37 × 3,141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.83x = 25,114,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114,976.29/5,793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.78

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