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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.16, 8,034.71 and 3,464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.16, 8,034.71 and 3,464.84 is: 4,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.16 : 8,034.71 = 3,464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.16/8,034.71 = 3,464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.16x = 8,034.71 × 3,464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.16x = 27,838,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838,984.60/5,823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.73

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