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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.92, 8,094.96 and 3,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.92, 8,094.96 and 3,476.38 is: 4,795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.92 : 8,094.96 = 3,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.92/8,094.96 = 3,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.92x = 8,094.96 × 3,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.92x = 28,141,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141,157.04/5,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.76

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