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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.39, 8,465.72 and 3,800.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.39, 8,465.72 and 3,800.66 is: 5,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.39 : 8,465.72 = 3,800.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.39/8,465.72 = 3,800.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.39x = 8,465.72 × 3,800.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.39x = 32,175,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,262.04/5,658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.29

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