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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.97, 8,103.33 and 3,219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.97, 8,103.33 and 3,219.42 is: 4,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.97 : 8,103.33 = 3,219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.97/8,103.33 = 3,219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.97x = 8,103.33 × 3,219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.97x = 26,088,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,088,053.06/5,871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.81

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