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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,819.64, 8,031.88 and 3,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,819.64, 8,031.88 and 3,463.08 is: 4,779.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,819.64 : 8,031.88 = 3,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,819.64/8,031.88 = 3,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,819.64x = 8,031.88 × 3,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,819.64x = 27,815,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,815,042.99/5,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.51

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