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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.42, 8,777.26 and 3,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.42, 8,777.26 and 3,255.18 is: 4,883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.42 : 8,777.26 = 3,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.42/8,777.26 = 3,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.42x = 8,777.26 × 3,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.42x = 28,571,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571,561.21/5,850.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.68

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