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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.36, 8,059.44 and 3,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.36, 8,059.44 and 3,481.92 is: 4,804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.36 : 8,059.44 = 3,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.36/8,059.44 = 3,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.36x = 8,059.44 × 3,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.36x = 28,062,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062,325.32/5,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.07

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