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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.74, 8,799.90 and 4,016.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.74, 8,799.90 and 4,016.22 is: 6,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.74 : 8,799.90 = 4,016.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.74/8,799.90 = 4,016.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.74x = 8,799.90 × 4,016.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.74x = 35,342,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342,334.38/5,869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.11

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