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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,834.03, 8,049.17 and 3,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,834.03, 8,049.17 and 3,316.04 is: 4,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,834.03 : 8,049.17 = 3,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,834.03/8,049.17 = 3,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,834.03x = 8,049.17 × 3,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,834.03x = 26,691,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,691,367.92/5,834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.12

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