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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.38, 8,095.90 and 3,348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.38, 8,095.90 and 3,348.86 is: 4,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.38 : 8,095.90 = 3,348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.38/8,095.90 = 3,348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.38x = 8,095.90 × 3,348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.38x = 27,112,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,112,035.67/5,865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.38

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