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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.24, 7,997.15 and 3,142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.24, 7,997.15 and 3,142.59 is: 4,336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.24 : 7,997.15 = 3,142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.24/7,997.15 = 3,142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.24x = 7,997.15 × 3,142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.24x = 25,131,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131,771.47/5,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.63

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