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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.83, 7,995.28 and 3,275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.83, 7,995.28 and 3,275.04 is: 4,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.83 : 7,995.28 = 3,275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.83/7,995.28 = 3,275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.83x = 7,995.28 × 3,275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.83x = 26,184,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184,853.62/5,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.22

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