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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.34, 8,097.88 and 3,350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.34, 8,097.88 and 3,350.38 is: 4,623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.34 : 8,097.88 = 3,350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.34/8,097.88 = 3,350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.34x = 8,097.88 × 3,350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.34x = 27,130,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,130,987.48/5,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.28

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