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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.84, 7,997.28 and 3,437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.84, 7,997.28 and 3,437.84 is: 4,743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.84 : 7,997.28 = 3,437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.84/7,997.28 = 3,437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.84x = 7,997.28 × 3,437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.84x = 27,493,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,369.08/5,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.64

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