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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.48, 8,059.02 and 3,322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.48, 8,059.02 and 3,322.46 is: 4,584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.48 : 8,059.02 = 3,322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.48/8,059.02 = 3,322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.48x = 8,059.02 × 3,322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.48x = 26,775,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775,771.59/5,840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.52

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