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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.46, 8,144.92 and 3,350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.46, 8,144.92 and 3,350.79 is: 4,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.46 : 8,144.92 = 3,350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.46/8,144.92 = 3,350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.46x = 8,144.92 × 3,350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.46x = 27,291,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291,916.49/5,903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.04

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