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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.17, 8,092.62 and 3,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.17, 8,092.62 and 3,211.69 is: 4,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.17 : 8,092.62 = 3,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.17/8,092.62 = 3,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.17x = 8,092.62 × 3,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.17x = 25,990,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990,966.50/5,864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.17

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