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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.93, 8,034.29 and 3,169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.93, 8,034.29 and 3,169.39 is: 4,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.93 : 8,034.29 = 3,169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.93/8,034.29 = 3,169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.93x = 8,034.29 × 3,169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.93x = 25,463,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,463,798.38/5,821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.77

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