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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.62, 8,003.48 and 3,147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.62, 8,003.48 and 3,147.03 is: 4,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.62 : 8,003.48 = 3,147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.62/8,003.48 = 3,147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.62x = 8,003.48 × 3,147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.62x = 25,187,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,187,175.93/5,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.90

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