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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.78, 8,093.97 and 3,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.78, 8,093.97 and 3,347.27 is: 4,619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.78 : 8,093.97 = 3,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.78/8,093.97 = 3,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.78x = 8,093.97 × 3,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.78x = 27,092,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092,695.58/5,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.56

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