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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.49, 7,996.37 and 3,141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.49, 7,996.37 and 3,141.87 is: 4,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.49 : 7,996.37 = 3,141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.49/7,996.37 = 3,141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.49x = 7,996.37 × 3,141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.49x = 25,123,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123,539.30/5,794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.77

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