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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.95, 8,082.62 and 3,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.95, 8,082.62 and 3,618.32 is: 4,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.95 : 8,082.62 = 3,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.95/8,082.62 = 3,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.95x = 8,082.62 × 3,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.95x = 29,245,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245,447.09/5,856.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.29

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