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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.36, 8,095.76 and 3,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.36, 8,095.76 and 3,214.02 is: 4,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.36 : 8,095.76 = 3,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.36/8,095.76 = 3,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.36x = 8,095.76 × 3,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.36x = 26,019,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,019,934.56/5,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.45

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