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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.03, 8,002.62 and 3,146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.03, 8,002.62 and 3,146.38 is: 4,341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.03 : 8,002.62 = 3,146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.03/8,002.62 = 3,146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.03x = 8,002.62 × 3,146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.03x = 25,179,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179,272.36/5,799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.98

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