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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.70, 8,792.20 and 4,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.70, 8,792.20 and 4,011.22 is: 6,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.70 : 8,792.20 = 4,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.70/8,792.20 = 4,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.70x = 8,792.20 × 4,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.70x = 35,267,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267,441.93/5,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.51

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