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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.49, 8,047.40 and 3,563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.49, 8,047.40 and 3,563.25 is: 4,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.49 : 8,047.40 = 3,563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.49/8,047.40 = 3,563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.49x = 8,047.40 × 3,563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.49x = 28,674,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674,889.14/5,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.40

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