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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,831.03, 8,046.88 and 3,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,831.03, 8,046.88 and 3,441.06 is: 4,748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,831.03 : 8,046.88 = 3,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,831.03/8,046.88 = 3,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,831.03x = 8,046.88 × 3,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,831.03x = 27,689,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,689,788.29/5,831.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.69

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