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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.64, 8,090.42 and 3,210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.64, 8,090.42 and 3,210.03 is: 4,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.64 : 8,090.42 = 3,210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.64/8,090.42 = 3,210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.64x = 8,090.42 × 3,210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.64x = 25,970,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970,490.91/5,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.83

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