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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.32, 8,114.41 and 3,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.32, 8,114.41 and 3,363.30 is: 4,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.32 : 8,114.41 = 3,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.32/8,114.41 = 3,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.32x = 8,114.41 × 3,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.32x = 27,291,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291,195.15/5,881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.32

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