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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.98, 7,995.36 and 3,528.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.98, 7,995.36 and 3,528.01 is: 4,866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.98 : 7,995.36 = 3,528.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.98/7,995.36 = 3,528.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.98x = 7,995.36 × 3,528.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.98x = 28,207,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207,670.06/5,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.77

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