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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.37, 8,092.83 and 3,211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.37, 8,092.83 and 3,211.77 is: 4,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.37 : 8,092.83 = 3,211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.37/8,092.83 = 3,211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.37x = 8,092.83 × 3,211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.37x = 25,992,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992,308.61/5,864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.24

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