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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.29, 8,032.98 and 3,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.29, 8,032.98 and 3,462.96 is: 4,778.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.29 : 8,032.98 = 3,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.29/8,032.98 = 3,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.29x = 8,032.98 × 3,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.29x = 27,817,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817,888.42/5,821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.65

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