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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.33, 8,100.64 and 3,352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.33, 8,100.64 and 3,352.58 is: 4,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.33 : 8,100.64 = 3,352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.33/8,100.64 = 3,352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.33x = 8,100.64 × 3,352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.33x = 27,158,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158,043.65/5,870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.32

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