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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.44, 8,084.70 and 3,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.44, 8,084.70 and 3,375 is: 4,655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.44 : 8,084.70 = 3,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.44/8,084.70 = 3,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.44x = 8,084.70 × 3,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.44x = 27,285,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285,862.50/5,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.94

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