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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.68, 8,033.49 and 3,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.68, 8,033.49 and 3,463.38 is: 4,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.68 : 8,033.49 = 3,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.68/8,033.49 = 3,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.68x = 8,033.49 × 3,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.68x = 27,823,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,028.60/5,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.21

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