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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.95, 7,996.59 and 3,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.95, 7,996.59 and 3,277.15 is: 4,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.95 : 7,996.59 = 3,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.95/7,996.59 = 3,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.95x = 7,996.59 × 3,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.95x = 26,206,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206,024.92/5,794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.22

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