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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.51, 8,098.11 and 3,510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.51, 8,098.11 and 3,510.09 is: 4,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.51 : 8,098.11 = 3,510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.51/8,098.11 = 3,510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.51x = 8,098.11 × 3,510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.51x = 28,425,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,094.93/5,867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.49

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