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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.39, 7,993.40 and 3,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.39, 7,993.40 and 3,671.28 is: 5,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.39 : 7,993.40 = 3,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.39/7,993.40 = 3,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.39x = 7,993.40 × 3,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.39x = 29,345,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,345,991.20/5,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.68

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