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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,830.21, 8,741.96 and 3,459.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,830.21, 8,741.96 and 3,459.21 is: 5,186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,830.21 : 8,741.96 = 3,459.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,830.21/8,741.96 = 3,459.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,830.21x = 8,741.96 × 3,459.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,830.21x = 30,240,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240,275.45/5,830.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.82

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