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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.47, 8,095.70 and 3,213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.47, 8,095.70 and 3,213.83 is: 4,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.47 : 8,095.70 = 3,213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.47/8,095.70 = 3,213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.47x = 8,095.70 × 3,213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.47x = 26,018,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,018,146.98/5,866.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.06

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