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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840, 8,059.96 and 3,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840, 8,059.96 and 3,356 is: 4,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840 : 8,059.96 = 3,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840/8,059.96 = 3,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840x = 8,059.96 × 3,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840x = 27,049,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,225.76/5,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.72

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