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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.57, 8,105.06 and 3,355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.57, 8,105.06 and 3,355.33 is: 4,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.57 : 8,105.06 = 3,355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.57/8,105.06 = 3,355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.57x = 8,105.06 × 3,355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.57x = 27,195,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195,139.10/5,873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.08

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