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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.58, 8,072.62 and 3,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.58, 8,072.62 and 3,332.06 is: 4,598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.58 : 8,072.62 = 3,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.58/8,072.62 = 3,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.58x = 8,072.62 × 3,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.58x = 26,898,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,898,454.20/5,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.36

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