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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.66, 8,061.12 and 3,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.66, 8,061.12 and 3,483.84 is: 4,807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.66 : 8,061.12 = 3,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.66/8,061.12 = 3,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.66x = 8,061.12 × 3,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.66x = 28,083,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083,652.30/5,841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.48

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