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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,842.93, 8,059.25 and 3,483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,842.93, 8,059.25 and 3,483.25 is: 4,804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,842.93 : 8,059.25 = 3,483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,842.93/8,059.25 = 3,483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,842.93x = 8,059.25 × 3,483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,842.93x = 28,072,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072,365.15/5,842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.50

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