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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.47, 8,102.48 and 3,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.47, 8,102.48 and 3,218.72 is: 4,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.47 : 8,102.48 = 3,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.47/8,102.48 = 3,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.47x = 8,102.48 × 3,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.47x = 26,079,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079,557.82/5,871.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.75

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