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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.67, 7,997.99 and 3,143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.67, 7,997.99 and 3,143.08 is: 4,337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.67 : 7,997.99 = 3,143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.67/7,997.99 = 3,143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.67x = 7,997.99 × 3,143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.67x = 25,138,322.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,138,322.41/5,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.43

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