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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.78, 8,145.86 and 3,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.78, 8,145.86 and 3,385.04 is: 4,671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.78 : 8,145.86 = 3,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.78/8,145.86 = 3,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.78x = 8,145.86 × 3,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.78x = 27,574,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574,061.93/5,902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.37

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