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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.67, 8,804.25 and 3,095.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.67, 8,804.25 and 3,095.83 is: 4,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.67 : 8,804.25 = 3,095.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.67/8,804.25 = 3,095.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.67x = 8,804.25 × 3,095.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.67x = 27,256,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256,461.28/5,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.82

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