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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.41, 8,032.30 and 3,463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.41, 8,032.30 and 3,463.09 is: 4,778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.41 : 8,032.30 = 3,463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.41/8,032.30 = 3,463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.41x = 8,032.30 × 3,463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.41x = 27,816,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,816,577.81/5,821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.32

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