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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.97, 8,102.16 and 3,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.97, 8,102.16 and 3,353.04 is: 4,627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.97 : 8,102.16 = 3,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.97/8,102.16 = 3,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.97x = 8,102.16 × 3,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.97x = 27,166,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,866.57/5,870.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.32

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