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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.38, 8,694.96 and 3,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.38, 8,694.96 and 3,332.26 is: 4,991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.38 : 8,694.96 = 3,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.38/8,694.96 = 3,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.38x = 8,694.96 × 3,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.38x = 28,973,867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,973,867.41/5,804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.72

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