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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.64, 8,115.72 and 3,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.64, 8,115.72 and 3,363.32 is: 4,640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.64 : 8,115.72 = 3,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.64/8,115.72 = 3,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.64x = 8,115.72 × 3,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.64x = 27,295,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295,763.39/5,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.84

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