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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.62, 8,104.25 and 3,986.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.62, 8,104.25 and 3,986.35 is: 5,502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.62 : 8,104.25 = 3,986.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.62/8,104.25 = 3,986.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.62x = 8,104.25 × 3,986.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.62x = 32,306,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306,366.69/5,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.12

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