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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.42, 8,001.80 and 3,145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.42, 8,001.80 and 3,145.86 is: 4,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.42 : 8,001.80 = 3,145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.42/8,001.80 = 3,145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.42x = 8,001.80 × 3,145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.42x = 25,172,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,542.55/5,798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.28

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