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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.07, 8,093.12 and 3,346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.07, 8,093.12 and 3,346.36 is: 4,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.07 : 8,093.12 = 3,346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.07/8,093.12 = 3,346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.07x = 8,093.12 × 3,346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.07x = 27,082,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082,501.60/5,866.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.80

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