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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.32, 8,033.22 and 3,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.32, 8,033.22 and 3,168.66 is: 4,372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.32 : 8,033.22 = 3,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.32/8,033.22 = 3,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.32x = 8,033.22 × 3,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.32x = 25,454,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454,542.89/5,821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.64

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