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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.22, 8,085.09 and 3,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.22, 8,085.09 and 3,341.22 is: 4,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.22 : 8,085.09 = 3,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.22/8,085.09 = 3,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.22x = 8,085.09 × 3,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.22x = 27,014,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014,064.41/5,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.31

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