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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.74, 7,996.77 and 3,142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.74, 7,996.77 and 3,142.14 is: 4,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.74 : 7,996.77 = 3,142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.74/7,996.77 = 3,142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.74x = 7,996.77 × 3,142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.74x = 25,126,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126,970.89/5,794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.17

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