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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.33, 8,799.61 and 2,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.33, 8,799.61 and 2,903.34 is: 4,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.33 : 8,799.61 = 2,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.33/8,799.61 = 2,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.33x = 8,799.61 × 2,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.33x = 25,548,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,548,259.70/5,868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.58

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