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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.47, 8,104.26 and 3,514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.47, 8,104.26 and 3,514.16 is: 4,849.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.47 : 8,104.26 = 3,514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.47/8,104.26 = 3,514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.47x = 8,104.26 × 3,514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.47x = 28,479,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479,625.80/5,872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.68

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