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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.84, 8,705.46 and 3,028.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.84, 8,705.46 and 3,028.73 is: 4,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.84 : 8,705.46 = 3,028.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.84/8,705.46 = 3,028.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.84x = 8,705.46 × 3,028.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.84x = 26,366,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,366,487.87/5,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.07

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