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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,874.39, 8,106.93 and 3,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,874.39, 8,106.93 and 3,222 is: 4,446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,874.39 : 8,106.93 = 3,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,874.39/8,106.93 = 3,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,874.39x = 8,106.93 × 3,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,874.39x = 26,120,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120,528.46/5,874.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.51

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