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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861.58, 8,086.98 and 3,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861.58, 8,086.98 and 3,341.88 is: 4,610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861.58 : 8,086.98 = 3,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861.58/8,086.98 = 3,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861.58x = 8,086.98 × 3,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861.58x = 27,025,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,025,716.72/5,861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.65

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