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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.22, 7,996.07 and 3,910.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.22, 7,996.07 and 3,910.30 is: 5,395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.22 : 7,996.07 = 3,910.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.22/7,996.07 = 3,910.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.22x = 7,996.07 × 3,910.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.22x = 31,266,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,266,992.98/5,795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.31

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