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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.93, 8,085.33 and 3,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.93, 8,085.33 and 3,206.34 is: 4,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.93 : 8,085.33 = 3,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.93/8,085.33 = 3,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.93x = 8,085.33 × 3,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.93x = 25,924,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,924,316.99/5,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.75

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