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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.16, 8,033.06 and 3,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.16, 8,033.06 and 3,337 is: 4,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.16 : 8,033.06 = 3,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.16/8,033.06 = 3,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.16x = 8,033.06 × 3,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.16x = 26,806,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806,321.22/5,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.98

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