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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.22, 8,033.28 and 3,168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.22, 8,033.28 and 3,168.65 is: 4,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.22 : 8,033.28 = 3,168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.22/8,033.28 = 3,168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.22x = 8,033.28 × 3,168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.22x = 25,454,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454,612.51/5,821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.73

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