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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.50, 8,023.96 and 3,161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.50, 8,023.96 and 3,161.91 is: 4,363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.50 : 8,023.96 = 3,161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.50/8,023.96 = 3,161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.50x = 8,023.96 × 3,161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.50x = 25,370,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370,999.24/5,814.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.41

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