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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.48, 8,102.85 and 3,218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.48, 8,102.85 and 3,218.89 is: 4,442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.48 : 8,102.85 = 3,218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.48/8,102.85 = 3,218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.48x = 8,102.85 × 3,218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.48x = 26,082,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082,182.84/5,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.18

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