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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.51, 7,994.84 and 3,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.51, 7,994.84 and 3,667.44 is: 5,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.51 : 7,994.84 = 3,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.51/7,994.84 = 3,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.51x = 7,994.84 × 3,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.51x = 29,320,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,320,577.67/5,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.19

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