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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.88, 8,101.84 and 3,218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.88, 8,101.84 and 3,218.46 is: 4,441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.88 : 8,101.84 = 3,218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.88/8,101.84 = 3,218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.88x = 8,101.84 × 3,218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.88x = 26,075,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075,447.97/5,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.49

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