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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.46, 8,001.82 and 3,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.46, 8,001.82 and 3,145.84 is: 4,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.46 : 8,001.82 = 3,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.46/8,001.82 = 3,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.46x = 8,001.82 × 3,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.46x = 25,172,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,445.43/5,798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.23

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