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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.31, 8,002.97 and 3,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.31, 8,002.97 and 3,146.70 is: 4,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.31 : 8,002.97 = 3,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.31/8,002.97 = 3,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.31x = 8,002.97 × 3,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.31x = 25,182,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,182,905.68/5,799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.40

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