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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.10, 8,064.90 and 3,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.10, 8,064.90 and 3,486.72 is: 4,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.10 : 8,064.90 = 3,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.10/8,064.90 = 3,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.10x = 8,064.90 × 3,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.10x = 28,120,048.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120,048.13/5,843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.52

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