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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.08, 8,131.88 and 3,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.08, 8,131.88 and 3,409.52 is: 4,705.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.08 : 8,131.88 = 3,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.08/8,131.88 = 3,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.08x = 8,131.88 × 3,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.08x = 27,725,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,807.50/5,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.61

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