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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.63, 8,067.16 and 3,488.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.63, 8,067.16 and 3,488.41 is: 4,812.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.63 : 8,067.16 = 3,488.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.63/8,067.16 = 3,488.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.63x = 8,067.16 × 3,488.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.63x = 28,141,561.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141,561.62/5,847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.47

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