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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.28, 8,072.20 and 3,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.28, 8,072.20 and 3,611.08 is: 4,983.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.28 : 8,072.20 = 3,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.28/8,072.20 = 3,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.28x = 8,072.20 × 3,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.28x = 29,149,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,149,359.98/5,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.41

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