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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.48, 8,101.08 and 3,217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.48, 8,101.08 and 3,217.79 is: 4,440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.48 : 8,101.08 = 3,217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.48/8,101.08 = 3,217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.48x = 8,101.08 × 3,217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.48x = 26,067,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067,594.47/5,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.46

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