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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.83, 8,034.21 and 3,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.83, 8,034.21 and 3,169.24 is: 4,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.83 : 8,034.21 = 3,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.83/8,034.21 = 3,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.83x = 8,034.21 × 3,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.83x = 25,462,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462,319.61/5,821.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.59

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