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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.46, 8,101.22 and 3,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.46, 8,101.22 and 3,512.60 is: 4,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.46 : 8,101.22 = 3,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.46/8,101.22 = 3,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.46x = 8,101.22 × 3,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.46x = 28,456,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456,345.37/5,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.38

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