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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.43, 8,101.26 and 3,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.43, 8,101.26 and 3,218.13 is: 4,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.43 : 8,101.26 = 3,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.43/8,101.26 = 3,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.43x = 8,101.26 × 3,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.43x = 26,070,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,070,907.84/5,870.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.06

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