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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.97, 7,998.78 and 3,278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.97, 7,998.78 and 3,278.31 is: 4,524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.97 : 7,998.78 = 3,278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.97/7,998.78 = 3,278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.97x = 7,998.78 × 3,278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.97x = 26,222,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,480.46/5,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.26

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