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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.30, 8,069.72 and 3,330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.30, 8,069.72 and 3,330.46 is: 4,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.30 : 8,069.72 = 3,330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.30/8,069.72 = 3,330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.30x = 8,069.72 × 3,330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.30x = 26,875,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875,822.67/5,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.50

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