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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.79, 8,088.10 and 3,342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.79, 8,088.10 and 3,342.87 is: 4,613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.79 : 8,088.10 = 3,342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.79/8,088.10 = 3,342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.79x = 8,088.10 × 3,342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.79x = 27,037,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,037,466.85/5,860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.28

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