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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.76, 8,041.88 and 3,467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.76, 8,041.88 and 3,467.45 is: 4,786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.76 : 8,041.88 = 3,467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.76/8,041.88 = 3,467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.76x = 8,041.88 × 3,467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.76x = 27,884,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884,759.26/5,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.46

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