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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.19, 8,093.74 and 3,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.19, 8,093.74 and 3,212.62 is: 4,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.19 : 8,093.74 = 3,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.19/8,093.74 = 3,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.19x = 8,093.74 × 3,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.19x = 26,002,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,002,062.50/5,865.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.29

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