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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.95, 8,050.39 and 3,476.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.95, 8,050.39 and 3,476.45 is: 4,798.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.95 : 8,050.39 = 3,476.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.95/8,050.39 = 3,476.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.95x = 8,050.39 × 3,476.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.95x = 27,986,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,986,789.75/5,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.05

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