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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.08, 8,093.82 and 3,212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.08, 8,093.82 and 3,212.43 is: 4,433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.08 : 8,093.82 = 3,212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.08/8,093.82 = 3,212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.08x = 8,093.82 × 3,212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.08x = 26,000,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,000,830.18/5,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.16

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