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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.44, 8,079.16 and 3,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.44, 8,079.16 and 3,371 is: 4,650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.44 : 8,079.16 = 3,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.44/8,079.16 = 3,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.44x = 8,079.16 × 3,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.44x = 27,234,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,848.36/5,856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.41

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