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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.06, 8,092.49 and 3,211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.06, 8,092.49 and 3,211.71 is: 4,432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.06 : 8,092.49 = 3,211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.06/8,092.49 = 3,211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.06x = 8,092.49 × 3,211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.06x = 25,990,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990,715.00/5,864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.21

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