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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.91, 8,032.99 and 3,463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.91, 8,032.99 and 3,463.59 is: 4,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.91 : 8,032.99 = 3,463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.91/8,032.99 = 3,463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.91x = 8,032.99 × 3,463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.91x = 27,822,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,983.83/5,821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.01

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