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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.61, 8,035.89 and 3,433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.61, 8,035.89 and 3,433.11 is: 4,738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.61 : 8,035.89 = 3,433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.61/8,035.89 = 3,433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.61x = 8,035.89 × 3,433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.61x = 27,588,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588,081.44/5,822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.10

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