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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.06, 8,775.87 and 3,223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.06, 8,775.87 and 3,223.54 is: 4,827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.06 : 8,775.87 = 3,223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.06/8,775.87 = 3,223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.06x = 8,775.87 × 3,223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.06x = 28,289,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,367.98/5,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.49

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