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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.73, 8,099.80 and 3,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.73, 8,099.80 and 3,217.08 is: 4,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.73 : 8,099.80 = 3,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.73/8,099.80 = 3,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.73x = 8,099.80 × 3,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.73x = 26,057,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,057,726.92/5,869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.34

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