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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.35, 8,066.64 and 3,327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.35, 8,066.64 and 3,327.33 is: 4,591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.35 : 8,066.64 = 3,327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.35/8,066.64 = 3,327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.35x = 8,066.64 × 3,327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.35x = 26,840,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840,373.27/5,845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.75

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