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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.74, 8,694.27 and 3,196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.74, 8,694.27 and 3,196.98 is: 4,796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.74 : 8,694.27 = 3,196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.74/8,694.27 = 3,196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.74x = 8,694.27 × 3,196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.74x = 27,795,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795,407.30/5,794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.66

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