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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.55, 8,091.07 and 3,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.55, 8,091.07 and 3,344.84 is: 4,614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.55 : 8,091.07 = 3,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.55/8,091.07 = 3,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.55x = 8,091.07 × 3,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.55x = 27,063,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063,334.58/5,864.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.73

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