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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.46, 7,997.72 and 3,142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.46, 7,997.72 and 3,142.85 is: 4,337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.46 : 7,997.72 = 3,142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.46/7,997.72 = 3,142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.46x = 7,997.72 × 3,142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.46x = 25,135,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,135,578.60/5,795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.12

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