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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.63, 8,064.51 and 3,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.63, 8,064.51 and 3,326.59 is: 4,590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.63 : 8,064.51 = 3,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.63/8,064.51 = 3,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.63x = 8,064.51 × 3,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.63x = 26,827,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,827,306.48/5,844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.08

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