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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.48, 8,006.20 and 4,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.48, 8,006.20 and 4,953.24 is: 6,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.48 : 8,006.20 = 4,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.48/8,006.20 = 4,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.48x = 8,006.20 × 4,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.48x = 39,656,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,656,630.09/5,797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.32

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