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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.35, 8,095.68 and 3,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.35, 8,095.68 and 3,213.76 is: 4,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.35 : 8,095.68 = 3,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.35/8,095.68 = 3,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.35x = 8,095.68 × 3,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.35x = 26,017,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,017,582.68/5,866.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.05

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