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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.46, 8,084.48 and 3,205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.46, 8,084.48 and 3,205.69 is: 4,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.46 : 8,084.48 = 3,205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.46/8,084.48 = 3,205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.46x = 8,084.48 × 3,205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.46x = 25,916,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,916,336.69/5,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.75

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