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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.03, 8,145.34 and 3,385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.03, 8,145.34 and 3,385.25 is: 4,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.03 : 8,145.34 = 3,385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.03/8,145.34 = 3,385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.03x = 8,145.34 × 3,385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.03x = 27,573,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573,993.59/5,903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.16

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