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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.23, 8,002.89 and 3,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.23, 8,002.89 and 3,146.66 is: 4,342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.23 : 8,002.89 = 3,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.23/8,002.89 = 3,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.23x = 8,002.89 × 3,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.23x = 25,182,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,182,333.83/5,799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.36

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