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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.31, 8,033.46 and 3,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.31, 8,033.46 and 3,168.72 is: 4,372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.31 : 8,033.46 = 3,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.31/8,033.46 = 3,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.31x = 8,033.46 × 3,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.31x = 25,455,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,455,745.20/5,821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.86

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