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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.71, 8,024.70 and 5,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.71, 8,024.70 and 5,055.23 is: 6,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.71 : 8,024.70 = 5,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.71/8,024.70 = 5,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.71x = 8,024.70 × 5,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.71x = 40,566,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,566,664.06/5,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.61

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