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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.67, 8,084.94 and 3,206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.67, 8,084.94 and 3,206.07 is: 4,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.67 : 8,084.94 = 3,206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.67/8,084.94 = 3,206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.67x = 8,084.94 × 3,206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.67x = 25,920,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920,883.59/5,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.36

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