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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.70, 8,060.44 and 3,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.70, 8,060.44 and 3,484.06 is: 4,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.70 : 8,060.44 = 3,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.70/8,060.44 = 3,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.70x = 8,060.44 × 3,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.70x = 28,083,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083,056.59/5,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.34

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