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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,838.98, 8,057.97 and 3,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,838.98, 8,057.97 and 3,320.96 is: 4,583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,838.98 : 8,057.97 = 3,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,838.98/8,057.97 = 3,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,838.98x = 8,057.97 × 3,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,838.98x = 26,760,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,155.76/5,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.02

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