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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.36, 8,023.83 and 3,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.36, 8,023.83 and 3,161.76 is: 4,363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.36 : 8,023.83 = 3,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.36/8,023.83 = 3,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.36x = 8,023.83 × 3,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.36x = 25,369,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369,424.74/5,814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.24

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