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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.68, 8,038.01 and 4,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.68, 8,038.01 and 4,547 is: 6,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.68 : 8,038.01 = 4,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.68/8,038.01 = 4,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.68x = 8,038.01 × 4,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.68x = 36,548,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548,831.47/5,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.06

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