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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.70, 8,081.89 and 3,338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.70, 8,081.89 and 3,338.46 is: 4,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.70 : 8,081.89 = 3,338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.70/8,081.89 = 3,338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.70x = 8,081.89 × 3,338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.70x = 26,981,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981,066.49/5,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.87

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