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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.13, 8,092.57 and 3,346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.13, 8,092.57 and 3,346.58 is: 4,618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.13 : 8,092.57 = 3,346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.13/8,092.57 = 3,346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.13x = 8,092.57 × 3,346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.13x = 27,082,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082,432.91/5,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.32

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