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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.11, 8,103.52 and 3,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.11, 8,103.52 and 3,219.52 is: 4,442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.11 : 8,103.52 = 3,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.11/8,103.52 = 3,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.11x = 8,103.52 × 3,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.11x = 26,089,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,089,444.71/5,872.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.94

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