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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.37, 8,092.62 and 3,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.37, 8,092.62 and 3,211.80 is: 4,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.37 : 8,092.62 = 3,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.37/8,092.62 = 3,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.37x = 8,092.62 × 3,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.37x = 25,991,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991,876.92/5,864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.17

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