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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.96, 8,065.74 and 3,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.96, 8,065.74 and 3,326.76 is: 4,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.96 : 8,065.74 = 3,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.96/8,065.74 = 3,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.96x = 8,065.74 × 3,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.96x = 26,832,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832,781.20/5,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.76

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