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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.48, 8,080.57 and 3,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.48, 8,080.57 and 3,337.48 is: 4,605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.48 : 8,080.57 = 3,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.48/8,080.57 = 3,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.48x = 8,080.57 × 3,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.48x = 26,968,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968,740.76/5,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.73

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