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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.39, 8,045.35 and 3,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.39, 8,045.35 and 3,593.82 is: 4,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.39 : 8,045.35 = 3,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.39/8,045.35 = 3,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.39x = 8,045.35 × 3,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.39x = 28,913,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,913,530.75/5,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.41

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