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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,830.89, 8,051.65 and 4,999.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,830.89, 8,051.65 and 4,999.83 is: 6,904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,830.89 : 8,051.65 = 4,999.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,830.89/8,051.65 = 4,999.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,830.89x = 8,051.65 × 4,999.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,830.89x = 40,256,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,256,866.65/5,830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.07

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