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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.62, 8,021.61 and 3,457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.62, 8,021.61 and 3,457.14 is: 4,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.62 : 8,021.61 = 3,457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.62/8,021.61 = 3,457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.62x = 8,021.61 × 3,457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.62x = 27,731,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,731,828.80/5,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.97

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