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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.96, 8,003.90 and 3,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.96, 8,003.90 and 3,147.36 is: 4,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.96 : 8,003.90 = 3,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.96/8,003.90 = 3,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.96x = 8,003.90 × 3,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.96x = 25,191,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191,154.70/5,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.33

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