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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.62, 8,097.54 and 3,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.62, 8,097.54 and 3,215.26 is: 4,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.62 : 8,097.54 = 3,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.62/8,097.54 = 3,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.62x = 8,097.54 × 3,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.62x = 26,035,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035,696.46/5,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.18

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