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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,839.44, 8,056.56 and 3,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,839.44, 8,056.56 and 3,480 is: 4,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,839.44 : 8,056.56 = 3,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,839.44/8,056.56 = 3,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,839.44x = 8,056.56 × 3,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,839.44x = 28,036,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,828.80/5,839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.29

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