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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.08, 8,169.98 and 3,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.08, 8,169.98 and 3,403 is: 4,696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.08 : 8,169.98 = 3,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.08/8,169.98 = 3,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.08x = 8,169.98 × 3,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.08x = 27,802,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802,441.94/5,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.29

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