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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861.36, 8,089.40 and 3,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861.36, 8,089.40 and 3,344.02 is: 4,615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861.36 : 8,089.40 = 3,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861.36/8,089.40 = 3,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861.36x = 8,089.40 × 3,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861.36x = 27,051,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051,103.52/5,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.16

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