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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.22, 8,088.80 and 3,343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.22, 8,088.80 and 3,343.68 is: 4,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.22 : 8,088.80 = 3,343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.22/8,088.80 = 3,343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.22x = 8,088.80 × 3,343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.22x = 27,046,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046,342.07/5,860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.25

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