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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.03, 8,096.66 and 3,314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.03, 8,096.66 and 3,314.59 is: 4,574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.03 : 8,096.66 = 3,314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.03/8,096.66 = 3,314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.03x = 8,096.66 × 3,314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.03x = 26,837,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837,083.88/5,867.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.22

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