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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.43, 8,023.81 and 3,161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.43, 8,023.81 and 3,161.81 is: 4,363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.43 : 8,023.81 = 3,161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.43/8,023.81 = 3,161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.43x = 8,023.81 × 3,161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.43x = 25,369,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369,762.70/5,814.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.24

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