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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.19, 8,039.49 and 3,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.19, 8,039.49 and 3,467.28 is: 4,785.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.19 : 8,039.49 = 3,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.19/8,039.49 = 3,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.19x = 8,039.49 × 3,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.19x = 27,875,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,875,162.89/5,825.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.28

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