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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.94, 8,097.62 and 3,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.94, 8,097.62 and 3,510.02 is: 4,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.94 : 8,097.62 = 3,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.94/8,097.62 = 3,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.94x = 8,097.62 × 3,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.94x = 28,422,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,808.15/5,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.75

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