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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.79, 8,097.45 and 3,349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.79, 8,097.45 and 3,349.93 is: 4,622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.79 : 8,097.45 = 3,349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.79/8,097.45 = 3,349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.79x = 8,097.45 × 3,349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.79x = 27,125,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125,850.19/5,867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.84

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