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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.94, 8,098.11 and 3,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.94, 8,098.11 and 3,349.90 is: 4,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.94 : 8,098.11 = 3,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.94/8,098.11 = 3,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.94x = 8,098.11 × 3,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.94x = 27,127,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127,858.69/5,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.28

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