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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.16, 8,033.33 and 3,168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.16, 8,033.33 and 3,168.71 is: 4,372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.16 : 8,033.33 = 3,168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.16/8,033.33 = 3,168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.16x = 8,033.33 × 3,168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.16x = 25,455,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,455,260.86/5,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.89

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