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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.42, 8,033.40 and 3,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.42, 8,033.40 and 3,168.76 is: 4,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.42 : 8,033.40 = 3,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.42/8,033.40 = 3,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.42x = 8,033.40 × 3,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.42x = 25,455,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,455,916.58/5,821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.80

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