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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.52, 8,067.32 and 3,327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.52, 8,067.32 and 3,327.09 is: 4,591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.52 : 8,067.32 = 3,327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.52/8,067.32 = 3,327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.52x = 8,067.32 × 3,327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.52x = 26,840,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840,699.70/5,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.67

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