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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.83, 8,094.45 and 3,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.83, 8,094.45 and 3,348.07 is: 4,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.83 : 8,094.45 = 3,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.83/8,094.45 = 3,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.83x = 8,094.45 × 3,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.83x = 27,100,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,785.21/5,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.11

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