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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.91, 8,090.82 and 3,210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.91, 8,090.82 and 3,210.33 is: 4,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.91 : 8,090.82 = 3,210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.91/8,090.82 = 3,210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.91x = 8,090.82 × 3,210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.91x = 25,974,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974,202.17/5,862.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.26

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