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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,694.39, 7,858.08 and 3,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,694.39, 7,858.08 and 3,338.10 is: 4,606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,694.39 : 7,858.08 = 3,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,694.39/7,858.08 = 3,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,694.39x = 7,858.08 × 3,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,694.39x = 26,231,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231,056.85/5,694.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.47

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