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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.07, 8,035.40 and 3,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.07, 8,035.40 and 3,462.75 is: 4,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.07 : 8,035.40 = 3,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.07/8,035.40 = 3,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.07x = 8,035.40 × 3,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.07x = 27,824,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824,590.01/5,821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.98

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