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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.84, 8,059.64 and 3,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.84, 8,059.64 and 3,323.28 is: 4,585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.84 : 8,059.64 = 3,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.84/8,059.64 = 3,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.84x = 8,059.64 × 3,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.84x = 26,784,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,784,440.42/5,840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.72

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