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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.92, 8,096.36 and 3,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.92, 8,096.36 and 3,214.28 is: 4,435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.92 : 8,096.36 = 3,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.92/8,096.36 = 3,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.92x = 8,096.36 × 3,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.92x = 26,023,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,968.02/5,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.71

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