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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.03, 8,695.22 and 3,163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.03, 8,695.22 and 3,163.05 is: 4,740.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.03 : 8,695.22 = 3,163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.03/8,695.22 = 3,163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.03x = 8,695.22 × 3,163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.03x = 27,503,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,503,399.81/5,802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.31

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