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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.36, 8,090.20 and 3,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.36, 8,090.20 and 3,210 is: 4,429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.36 : 8,090.20 = 3,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.36/8,090.20 = 3,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.36x = 8,090.20 × 3,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.36x = 25,969,542
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969,542/5,862.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.88

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