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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.10, 8,072.73 and 3,492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.10, 8,072.73 and 3,492.54 is: 4,820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.10 : 8,072.73 = 3,492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.10/8,072.73 = 3,492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.10x = 8,072.73 × 3,492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.10x = 28,194,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194,332.43/5,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.29

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