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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.49, 8,115.95 and 3,363.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.49, 8,115.95 and 3,363.19 is: 4,640.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.49 : 8,115.95 = 3,363.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.49/8,115.95 = 3,363.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.49x = 8,115.95 × 3,363.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.49x = 27,295,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295,515.65/5,881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.92

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