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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.28, 7,996.32 and 3,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.28, 7,996.32 and 3,671.64 is: 5,066.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.28 : 7,996.32 = 3,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.28/7,996.32 = 3,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.28x = 7,996.32 × 3,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.28x = 29,359,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359,608.36/5,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.12

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