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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.60, 8,073.05 and 3,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.60, 8,073.05 and 3,332.25 is: 4,598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.60 : 8,073.05 = 3,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.60/8,073.05 = 3,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.60x = 8,073.05 × 3,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.60x = 26,901,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,901,404.20/5,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.85

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