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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.82, 7,998.22 and 3,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.82, 7,998.22 and 3,143.22 is: 4,337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.82 : 7,998.22 = 3,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.82/7,998.22 = 3,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.82x = 7,998.22 × 3,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.82x = 25,140,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140,165.07/5,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.64

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