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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.87, 8,063.85 and 3,325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.87, 8,063.85 and 3,325.65 is: 4,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.87 : 8,063.85 = 3,325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.87/8,063.85 = 3,325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.87x = 8,063.85 × 3,325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.87x = 26,817,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,817,542.75/5,843.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.00

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