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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.57, 8,080.89 and 3,338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.57, 8,080.89 and 3,338.06 is: 4,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.57 : 8,080.89 = 3,338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.57/8,080.89 = 3,338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.57x = 8,080.89 × 3,338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.57x = 26,974,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,974,455.27/5,855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.63

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