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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.91, 8,035.76 and 3,465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.91, 8,035.76 and 3,465.59 is: 4,781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.91 : 8,035.76 = 3,465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.91/8,035.76 = 3,465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.91x = 8,035.76 × 3,465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.91x = 27,848,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,848,632.17/5,823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.78

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