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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.03, 8,093.73 and 3,212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.03, 8,093.73 and 3,212.49 is: 4,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.03 : 8,093.73 = 3,212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.03/8,093.73 = 3,212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.03x = 8,093.73 × 3,212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.03x = 26,001,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,001,026.69/5,865.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.23

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