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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,842.08, 8,060.04 and 3,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,842.08, 8,060.04 and 3,358.08 is: 4,632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,842.08 : 8,060.04 = 3,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,842.08/8,060.04 = 3,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,842.08x = 8,060.04 × 3,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,842.08x = 27,066,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,066,259.12/5,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.98

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