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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.70, 8,093.38 and 3,212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.70, 8,093.38 and 3,212.06 is: 4,432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.70 : 8,093.38 = 3,212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.70/8,093.38 = 3,212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.70x = 8,093.38 × 3,212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.70x = 25,996,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,996,406.10/5,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.69

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