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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.91, 8,084.31 and 3,341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.91, 8,084.31 and 3,341.07 is: 4,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.91 : 8,084.31 = 3,341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.91/8,084.31 = 3,341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.91x = 8,084.31 × 3,341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.91x = 27,010,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010,245.61/5,858.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.11

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