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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.75, 8,101.88 and 3,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.75, 8,101.88 and 3,218.26 is: 4,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.75 : 8,101.88 = 3,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.75/8,101.88 = 3,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.75x = 8,101.88 × 3,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.75x = 26,073,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,073,899.73/5,870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.32

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