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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.39, 8,103.97 and 3,219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.39, 8,103.97 and 3,219.79 is: 4,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.39 : 8,103.97 = 3,219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.39/8,103.97 = 3,219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.39x = 8,103.97 × 3,219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.39x = 26,093,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,093,081.57/5,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.35

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