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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.26, 8,069.67 and 3,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.26, 8,069.67 and 3,330.14 is: 4,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.26 : 8,069.67 = 3,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.26/8,069.67 = 3,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.26x = 8,069.67 × 3,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.26x = 26,873,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,873,090.51/5,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.85

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