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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.92, 7,999.51 and 3,278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.92, 7,999.51 and 3,278.03 is: 4,524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.92 : 7,999.51 = 3,278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.92/7,999.51 = 3,278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.92x = 7,999.51 × 3,278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.92x = 26,222,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,633.77/5,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.33

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