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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.66, 7,996.56 and 3,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.66, 7,996.56 and 3,142 is: 4,335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.66 : 7,996.56 = 3,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.66/7,996.56 = 3,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.66x = 7,996.56 × 3,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.66x = 25,125,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,191.52/5,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.92

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