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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.94, 8,085.54 and 3,341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.94, 8,085.54 and 3,341.43 is: 4,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.94 : 8,085.54 = 3,341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.94/8,085.54 = 3,341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.94x = 8,085.54 × 3,341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.94x = 27,017,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017,265.92/5,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.29

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