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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.20, 8,102.26 and 3,218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.20, 8,102.26 and 3,218.55 is: 4,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.20 : 8,102.26 = 3,218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.20/8,102.26 = 3,218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.20x = 8,102.26 × 3,218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.20x = 26,077,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,077,551.26/5,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.60

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