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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.06, 8,090.55 and 3,344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.06, 8,090.55 and 3,344.19 is: 4,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.06 : 8,090.55 = 3,344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.06/8,090.55 = 3,344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.06x = 8,090.55 × 3,344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.06x = 27,056,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056,336.40/5,862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.50

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