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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.95, 8,095.07 and 3,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.95, 8,095.07 and 3,348.40 is: 4,620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.95 : 8,095.07 = 3,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.95/8,095.07 = 3,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.95x = 8,095.07 × 3,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.95x = 27,105,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105,520.52/5,865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.83

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