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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.62, 8,100.36 and 3,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.62, 8,100.36 and 3,217.14 is: 4,439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.62 : 8,100.36 = 3,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.62/8,100.36 = 3,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.62x = 8,100.36 × 3,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.62x = 26,059,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,992.17/5,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.81

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