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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.61, 8,803.49 and 3,104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.61, 8,803.49 and 3,104.33 is: 4,646.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.61 : 8,803.49 = 3,104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.61/8,803.49 = 3,104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.61x = 8,803.49 × 3,104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.61x = 27,328,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,878.57/5,881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.49

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