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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.83, 8,062.77 and 3,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.83, 8,062.77 and 3,484.13 is: 4,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.83 : 8,062.77 = 3,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.83/8,062.77 = 3,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.83x = 8,062.77 × 3,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.83x = 28,091,711.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091,711.59/5,841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.72

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