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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.21, 8,069.58 and 3,330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.21, 8,069.58 and 3,330.13 is: 4,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.21 : 8,069.58 = 3,330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.21/8,069.58 = 3,330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.21x = 8,069.58 × 3,330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.21x = 26,872,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,872,750.45/5,847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.82

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