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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.02, 8,805.06 and 4,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.02, 8,805.06 and 4,316.10 is: 6,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.02 : 8,805.06 = 4,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.02/8,805.06 = 4,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.02x = 8,805.06 × 4,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.02x = 38,003,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003,519.47/5,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.06

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