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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.05, 8,091.80 and 3,346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.05, 8,091.80 and 3,346.71 is: 4,618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.05 : 8,091.80 = 3,346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.05/8,091.80 = 3,346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.05x = 8,091.80 × 3,346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.05x = 27,080,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,080,850.79/5,864.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.11

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