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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.83, 8,063.34 and 3,823.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.83, 8,063.34 and 3,823.83 is: 5,730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.83 : 8,063.34 = 3,823.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.83/8,063.34 = 3,823.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.83x = 8,063.34 × 3,823.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.83x = 30,832,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832,841.39/5,380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.13

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