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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.47, 7,985.12 and 3,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.47, 7,985.12 and 3,429 is: 4,732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.47 : 7,985.12 = 3,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.47/7,985.12 = 3,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.47x = 7,985.12 × 3,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.47x = 27,380,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,959.34/5,785.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.71

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