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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.57, 8,098.38 and 3,510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.57, 8,098.38 and 3,510.27 is: 4,844.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.57 : 8,098.38 = 3,510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.57/8,098.38 = 3,510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.57x = 8,098.38 × 3,510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.57x = 28,427,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427,500.36/5,868.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.03

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