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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.91, 8,091.83 and 3,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.91, 8,091.83 and 3,211.35 is: 4,431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.91 : 8,091.83 = 3,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.91/8,091.83 = 3,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.91x = 8,091.83 × 3,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.91x = 25,985,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985,682.21/5,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.46

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