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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.79, 8,093.11 and 3,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.79, 8,093.11 and 3,211.69 is: 4,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.79 : 8,093.11 = 3,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.79/8,093.11 = 3,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.79x = 8,093.11 × 3,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.79x = 25,992,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992,532.19/5,864.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.96

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