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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.55, 8,101.38 and 3,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.55, 8,101.38 and 3,217.92 is: 4,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.55 : 8,101.38 = 3,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.55/8,101.38 = 3,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.55x = 8,101.38 × 3,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.55x = 26,069,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069,592.73/5,870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.74

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