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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.44, 8,097.36 and 3,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.44, 8,097.36 and 3,510.08 is: 4,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.44 : 8,097.36 = 3,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.44/8,097.36 = 3,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.44x = 8,097.36 × 3,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.44x = 28,422,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,381.39/5,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.26

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