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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.60, 8,059.60 and 3,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.60, 8,059.60 and 3,323.60 is: 4,585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.60 : 8,059.60 = 3,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.60/8,059.60 = 3,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.60x = 8,059.60 × 3,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.60x = 26,786,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,786,886.56/5,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.54

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