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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.89, 8,101.85 and 3,218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.89, 8,101.85 and 3,218.34 is: 4,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.89 : 8,101.85 = 3,218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.89/8,101.85 = 3,218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.89x = 8,101.85 × 3,218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.89x = 26,074,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074,507.93/5,870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.32

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