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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.50, 8,034.23 and 3,584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.50, 8,034.23 and 3,584.69 is: 4,947.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.50 : 8,034.23 = 3,584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.50/8,034.23 = 3,584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.50x = 8,034.23 × 3,584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.50x = 28,800,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800,183.77/5,821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.21

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