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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.39, 8,101.22 and 3,512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.39, 8,101.22 and 3,512.07 is: 4,846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.39 : 8,101.22 = 3,512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.39/8,101.22 = 3,512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.39x = 8,101.22 × 3,512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.39x = 28,452,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452,034.17/5,870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.71

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