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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.36, 8,092.66 and 3,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.36, 8,092.66 and 3,346.42 is: 4,617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.36 : 8,092.66 = 3,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.36/8,092.66 = 3,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.36x = 8,092.66 × 3,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.36x = 27,081,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081,442.78/5,864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.97

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