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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.13, 8,059.61 and 3,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.13, 8,059.61 and 3,322.47 is: 4,585.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.13 : 8,059.61 = 3,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.13/8,059.61 = 3,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.13x = 8,059.61 × 3,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.13x = 26,777,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,777,812.44/5,840.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.14

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