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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.44, 8,069.52 and 3,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.44, 8,069.52 and 3,364 is: 4,640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.44 : 8,069.52 = 3,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.44/8,069.52 = 3,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.44x = 8,069.52 × 3,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.44x = 27,145,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145,865.28/5,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.76

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