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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.42, 8,751.22 and 3,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.42, 8,751.22 and 3,058.44 is: 4,589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.42 : 8,751.22 = 3,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.42/8,751.22 = 3,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.42x = 8,751.22 × 3,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.42x = 26,765,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,765,081.30/5,832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.02

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