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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.61, 7,988.61 and 4,534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.61, 7,988.61 and 4,534.65 is: 6,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.61 : 7,988.61 = 4,534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.61/7,988.61 = 4,534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.61x = 7,988.61 × 4,534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.61x = 36,225,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225,550.34/5,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.52

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