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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.74, 8,079.98 and 3,337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.74, 8,079.98 and 3,337.86 is: 4,605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.74 : 8,079.98 = 3,337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.74/8,079.98 = 3,337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.74x = 8,079.98 × 3,337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.74x = 26,969,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,969,807.57/5,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.70

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