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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.72, 8,094.28 and 3,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.72, 8,094.28 and 3,347.92 is: 4,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.72 : 8,094.28 = 3,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.72/8,094.28 = 3,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.72x = 8,094.28 × 3,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.72x = 27,099,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,099,001.90/5,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.89

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