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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.66, 8,040.60 and 3,589.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.66, 8,040.60 and 3,589.38 is: 4,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.66 : 8,040.60 = 3,589.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.66/8,040.60 = 3,589.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.66x = 8,040.60 × 3,589.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.66x = 28,860,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,860,768.83/5,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.08

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