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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.63, 8,098.65 and 3,179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.63, 8,098.65 and 3,179.85 is: 4,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.63 : 8,098.65 = 3,179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.63/8,098.65 = 3,179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.63x = 8,098.65 × 3,179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.63x = 25,752,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,752,492.20/5,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.16

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