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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.08, 8,098.63 and 3,350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.08, 8,098.63 and 3,350.55 is: 4,624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.08 : 8,098.63 = 3,350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.08/8,098.63 = 3,350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.08x = 8,098.63 × 3,350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.08x = 27,134,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134,847.99/5,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.14

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