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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.62, 8,039.82 and 3,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.62, 8,039.82 and 3,469 is: 4,785.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.62 : 8,039.82 = 3,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.62/8,039.82 = 3,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.62x = 8,039.82 × 3,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.62x = 27,890,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890,135.58/5,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.03

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