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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.51, 7,997.94 and 3,407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.51, 7,997.94 and 3,407.23 is: 4,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.51 : 7,997.94 = 3,407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.51/7,997.94 = 3,407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.51x = 7,997.94 × 3,407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.51x = 27,250,801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,801.11/5,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.05

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