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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,834.48, 8,050.68 and 3,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,834.48, 8,050.68 and 3,350 is: 4,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,834.48 : 8,050.68 = 3,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,834.48/8,050.68 = 3,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,834.48x = 8,050.68 × 3,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,834.48x = 26,969,778
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,969,778/5,834.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.48

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