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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.19, 8,049.67 and 3,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.19, 8,049.67 and 3,441.27 is: 4,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.19 : 8,049.67 = 3,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.19/8,049.67 = 3,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.19x = 8,049.67 × 3,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.19x = 27,701,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701,073.86/5,832.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.69

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