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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.30, 8,023.77 and 3,161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.30, 8,023.77 and 3,161.71 is: 4,363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.30 : 8,023.77 = 3,161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.30/8,023.77 = 3,161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.30x = 8,023.77 × 3,161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.30x = 25,368,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,843.88/5,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.18

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