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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.22, 8,792.31 and 4,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.22, 8,792.31 and 4,101.59 is: 6,147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.22 : 8,792.31 = 4,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.22/8,792.31 = 4,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.22x = 8,792.31 × 4,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.22x = 36,062,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062,450.77/5,866.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.48

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