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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.34, 8,101.08 and 3,217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.34, 8,101.08 and 3,217.73 is: 4,440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.34 : 8,101.08 = 3,217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.34/8,101.08 = 3,217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.34x = 8,101.08 × 3,217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.34x = 26,067,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067,047.64/5,870.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.47

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