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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.64, 8,102.15 and 3,353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.64, 8,102.15 and 3,353.12 is: 4,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.64 : 8,102.15 = 3,353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.64/8,102.15 = 3,353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.64x = 8,102.15 × 3,353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.64x = 27,167,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167,447.84/5,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.68

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