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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.68, 8,067.51 and 3,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.68, 8,067.51 and 3,327.84 is: 4,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.68 : 8,067.51 = 3,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.68/8,067.51 = 3,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.68x = 8,067.51 × 3,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.68x = 26,847,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847,382.48/5,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.69

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