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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.94, 8,081.40 and 3,338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.94, 8,081.40 and 3,338.43 is: 4,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.94 : 8,081.40 = 3,338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.94/8,081.40 = 3,338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.94x = 8,081.40 × 3,338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.94x = 26,979,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,979,188.20/5,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.15

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