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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.69, 8,049.30 and 3,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.69, 8,049.30 and 3,314.75 is: 4,574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.69 : 8,049.30 = 3,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.69/8,049.30 = 3,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.69x = 8,049.30 × 3,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.69x = 26,681,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,681,417.18/5,832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.46

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