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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.31, 7,996.59 and 3,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.31, 7,996.59 and 3,276.84 is: 4,521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.31 : 7,996.59 = 3,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.31/7,996.59 = 3,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.31x = 7,996.59 × 3,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.31x = 26,203,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203,545.98/5,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.51

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