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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.59, 8,093.27 and 3,346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.59, 8,093.27 and 3,346.65 is: 4,618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.59 : 8,093.27 = 3,346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.59/8,093.27 = 3,346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.59x = 8,093.27 × 3,346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.59x = 27,085,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,085,340.12/5,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.45

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