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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.49, 8,144.98 and 3,350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.49, 8,144.98 and 3,350.83 is: 4,623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.49 : 8,144.98 = 3,350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.49/8,144.98 = 3,350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.49x = 8,144.98 × 3,350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.49x = 27,292,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292,443.33/5,903.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.10

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