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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,836.68, 8,050.62 and 3,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,836.68, 8,050.62 and 3,477 is: 4,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,836.68 : 8,050.62 = 3,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,836.68/8,050.62 = 3,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,836.68x = 8,050.62 × 3,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,836.68x = 27,992,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992,005.74/5,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.88

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