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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.20, 8,125.34 and 3,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.20, 8,125.34 and 3,370.30 is: 4,650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.20 : 8,125.34 = 3,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.20/8,125.34 = 3,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.20x = 8,125.34 × 3,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.20x = 27,384,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,384,833.40/5,888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.80

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