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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.93, 8,001.09 and 3,145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.93, 8,001.09 and 3,145.33 is: 4,340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.93 : 8,001.09 = 3,145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.93/8,001.09 = 3,145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.93x = 8,001.09 × 3,145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.93x = 25,166,068.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166,068.41/5,797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.53

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