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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.86, 7,996.92 and 3,142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.86, 7,996.92 and 3,142.26 is: 4,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.86 : 7,996.92 = 3,142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.86/7,996.92 = 3,142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.86x = 7,996.92 × 3,142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.86x = 25,128,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128,401.84/5,794.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.33

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