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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.32, 8,098.50 and 3,350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.32, 8,098.50 and 3,350.45 is: 4,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.32 : 8,098.50 = 3,350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.32/8,098.50 = 3,350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.32x = 8,098.50 × 3,350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.32x = 27,133,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133,619.33/5,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.75

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