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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.15, 8,092.28 and 3,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.15, 8,092.28 and 3,507.59 is: 4,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.15 : 8,092.28 = 3,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.15/8,092.28 = 3,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.15x = 8,092.28 × 3,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.15x = 28,384,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,384,342.41/5,864.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.32

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