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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.29, 8,098.14 and 3,350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.29, 8,098.14 and 3,350.43 is: 4,623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.29 : 8,098.14 = 3,350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.29/8,098.14 = 3,350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.29x = 8,098.14 × 3,350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.29x = 27,132,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132,251.20/5,868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.54

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