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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.03, 8,706.06 and 3,171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.03, 8,706.06 and 3,171.42 is: 4,758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.03 : 8,706.06 = 3,171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.03/8,706.06 = 3,171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.03x = 8,706.06 × 3,171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.03x = 27,610,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610,572.81/5,802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.78

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