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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.40, 8,063.06 and 4,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.40, 8,063.06 and 4,354.94 is: 6,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.40 : 8,063.06 = 4,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.40/8,063.06 = 4,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.40x = 8,063.06 × 4,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.40x = 35,114,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,114,142.52/5,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.03

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