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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.06, 8,090.82 and 3,504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.06, 8,090.82 and 3,504.74 is: 4,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.06 : 8,090.82 = 3,504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.06/8,090.82 = 3,504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.06x = 8,090.82 × 3,504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.06x = 28,356,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356,220.49/5,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.42

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