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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.36, 8,098.92 and 3,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.36, 8,098.92 and 3,511 is: 4,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.36 : 8,098.92 = 3,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.36/8,098.92 = 3,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.36x = 8,098.92 × 3,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.36x = 28,435,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,308.12/5,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.70

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