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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.03, 8,045.64 and 3,473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.03, 8,045.64 and 3,473.67 is: 4,792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.03 : 8,045.64 = 3,473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.03/8,045.64 = 3,473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.03x = 8,045.64 × 3,473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.03x = 27,947,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947,898.30/5,832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.14

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