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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.48, 8,052.06 and 3,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.48, 8,052.06 and 3,351 is: 4,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.48 : 8,052.06 = 3,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.48/8,052.06 = 3,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.48x = 8,052.06 × 3,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.48x = 26,982,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,982,453.06/5,835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.86

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