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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.69, 8,099.45 and 3,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.69, 8,099.45 and 3,351.16 is: 4,624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.69 : 8,099.45 = 3,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.69/8,099.45 = 3,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.69x = 8,099.45 × 3,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.69x = 27,142,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,142,552.86/5,868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.98

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