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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.31, 8,079.44 and 3,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.31, 8,079.44 and 3,337.54 is: 4,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.31 : 8,079.44 = 3,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.31/8,079.44 = 3,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.31x = 8,079.44 × 3,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.31x = 26,965,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,965,417.29/5,855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.29

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