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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.08, 8,084.34 and 3,340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.08, 8,084.34 and 3,340.56 is: 4,610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.08 : 8,084.34 = 3,340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.08/8,084.34 = 3,340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.08x = 8,084.34 × 3,340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.08x = 27,006,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006,222.83/5,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.08

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