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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.59, 8,089.62 and 3,344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.59, 8,089.62 and 3,344.55 is: 4,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.59 : 8,089.62 = 3,344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.59/8,089.62 = 3,344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.59x = 8,089.62 × 3,344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.59x = 27,056,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056,118.44/5,862.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.05

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