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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.65, 8,104.33 and 3,355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.65, 8,104.33 and 3,355.10 is: 4,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.65 : 8,104.33 = 3,355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.65/8,104.33 = 3,355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.65x = 8,104.33 × 3,355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.65x = 27,190,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190,837.58/5,872.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.08

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