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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.49, 7,997.50 and 3,142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.49, 7,997.50 and 3,142.84 is: 4,336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.49 : 7,997.50 = 3,142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.49/7,997.50 = 3,142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.49x = 7,997.50 × 3,142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.49x = 25,134,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134,862.90/5,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.97

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