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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.52, 8,065.94 and 3,326.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.52, 8,065.94 and 3,326.09 is: 4,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.52 : 8,065.94 = 3,326.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.52/8,065.94 = 3,326.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.52x = 8,065.94 × 3,326.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.52x = 26,828,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828,042.37/5,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.29

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