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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.41, 8,033.49 and 3,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.41, 8,033.49 and 3,168.80 is: 4,372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.41 : 8,033.49 = 3,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.41/8,033.49 = 3,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.41x = 8,033.49 × 3,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.41x = 25,456,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456,523.11/5,821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.91

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