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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.35, 8,062.74 and 3,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.35, 8,062.74 and 3,325.31 is: 4,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.35 : 8,062.74 = 3,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.35/8,062.74 = 3,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.35x = 8,062.74 × 3,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.35x = 26,811,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811,109.95/5,843.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.31

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