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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.63, 7,996.61 and 3,437.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.63, 7,996.61 and 3,437.21 is: 4,743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.63 : 7,996.61 = 3,437.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.63/7,996.61 = 3,437.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.63x = 7,996.61 × 3,437.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.63x = 27,486,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486,027.86/5,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.36

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