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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.61, 8,099.82 and 3,351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.61, 8,099.82 and 3,351.80 is: 4,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.61 : 8,099.82 = 3,351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.61/8,099.82 = 3,351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.61x = 8,099.82 × 3,351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.61x = 27,148,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,996.93/5,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.56

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