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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.57, 7,997.87 and 3,142.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.57, 7,997.87 and 3,142.99 is: 4,337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.57 : 7,997.87 = 3,142.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.57/7,997.87 = 3,142.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.57x = 7,997.87 × 3,142.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.57x = 25,137,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,137,225.43/5,795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.32

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