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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.54, 7,997.84 and 3,438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.54, 7,997.84 and 3,438.14 is: 4,744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.54 : 7,997.84 = 3,438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.54/7,997.84 = 3,438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.54x = 7,997.84 × 3,438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.54x = 27,497,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497,636.44/5,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.62

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