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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.36, 8,060.94 and 3,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.36, 8,060.94 and 3,254.04 is: 4,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.36 : 8,060.94 = 3,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.36/8,060.94 = 3,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.36x = 8,060.94 × 3,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.36x = 26,230,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230,621.20/5,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.50

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