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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.16, 8,059.44 and 3,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.16, 8,059.44 and 3,356 is: 4,631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.16 : 8,059.44 = 3,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.16/8,059.44 = 3,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.16x = 8,059.44 × 3,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.16x = 27,047,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,047,480.64/5,840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.29

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