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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.33, 8,064.45 and 3,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.33, 8,064.45 and 3,486 is: 4,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.33 : 8,064.45 = 3,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.33/8,064.45 = 3,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.33x = 8,064.45 × 3,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.33x = 28,112,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,112,672.70/5,844.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.25

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