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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.22, 7,996.01 and 3,141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.22, 7,996.01 and 3,141.62 is: 4,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.22 : 7,996.01 = 3,141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.22/7,996.01 = 3,141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.22x = 7,996.01 × 3,141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.22x = 25,120,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,369.25/5,794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.42

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