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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.58, 7,996.51 and 3,141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.58, 7,996.51 and 3,141.97 is: 4,335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.58 : 7,996.51 = 3,141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.58/7,996.51 = 3,141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.58x = 7,996.51 × 3,141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.58x = 25,124,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124,794.52/5,794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.91

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