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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.94, 7,988.96 and 4,534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.94, 7,988.96 and 4,534.90 is: 6,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.94 : 7,988.96 = 4,534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.94/7,988.96 = 4,534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.94x = 7,988.96 × 4,534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.94x = 36,229,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229,134.70/5,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.78

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