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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.37, 8,098.51 and 3,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.37, 8,098.51 and 3,215.96 is: 4,438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.37 : 8,098.51 = 3,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.37/8,098.51 = 3,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.37x = 8,098.51 × 3,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.37x = 26,044,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044,443.73/5,868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.11

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