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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.67, 8,097.26 and 3,215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.67, 8,097.26 and 3,215.03 is: 4,436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.67 : 8,097.26 = 3,215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.67/8,097.26 = 3,215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.67x = 8,097.26 × 3,215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.67x = 26,032,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,032,901.37/5,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.67

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