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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.78, 8,067.30 and 3,328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.78, 8,067.30 and 3,328.32 is: 4,593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.78 : 8,067.30 = 3,328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.78/8,067.30 = 3,328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.78x = 8,067.30 × 3,328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.78x = 26,850,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,555.94/5,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.94

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