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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.38, 7,996.23 and 3,141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.38, 7,996.23 and 3,141.79 is: 4,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.38 : 7,996.23 = 3,141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.38/7,996.23 = 3,141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.38x = 7,996.23 × 3,141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.38x = 25,122,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122,475.45/5,794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.66

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