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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868, 8,098.44 and 3,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868, 8,098.44 and 3,350.28 is: 4,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868 : 8,098.44 = 3,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868/8,098.44 = 3,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868x = 8,098.44 × 3,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868x = 27,132,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132,041.56/5,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.73

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