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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.48, 8,797.50 and 4,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.48, 8,797.50 and 4,219.28 is: 6,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.48 : 8,797.50 = 4,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.48/8,797.50 = 4,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.48x = 8,797.50 × 4,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.48x = 37,119,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,119,115.80/5,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.01

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