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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.26, 8,089.95 and 3,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.26, 8,089.95 and 3,344.34 is: 4,615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.26 : 8,089.95 = 3,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.26/8,089.95 = 3,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.26x = 8,089.95 × 3,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.26x = 27,055,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,055,543.38/5,862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.21

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