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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.76, 8,050.74 and 3,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.76, 8,050.74 and 3,316.34 is: 4,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.76 : 8,050.74 = 3,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.76/8,050.74 = 3,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.76x = 8,050.74 × 3,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.76x = 26,699,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,699,017.44/5,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.42

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