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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.52, 7,997.88 and 3,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.52, 7,997.88 and 3,526.20 is: 4,866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.52 : 7,997.88 = 3,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.52/7,997.88 = 3,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.52x = 7,997.88 × 3,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.52x = 28,202,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202,124.46/5,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.19

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