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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.96, 8,092.68 and 3,347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.96, 8,092.68 and 3,347.08 is: 4,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.96 : 8,092.68 = 3,347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.96/8,092.68 = 3,347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.96x = 8,092.68 × 3,347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.96x = 27,086,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,086,847.37/5,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.42

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