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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.48, 8,084.04 and 3,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.48, 8,084.04 and 3,499.76 is: 4,829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.48 : 8,084.04 = 3,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.48/8,084.04 = 3,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.48x = 8,084.04 × 3,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.48x = 28,292,199.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292,199.83/5,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.27

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