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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.93, 8,034.60 and 3,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.93, 8,034.60 and 3,169.27 is: 4,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.93 : 8,034.60 = 3,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.93/8,034.60 = 3,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.93x = 8,034.60 × 3,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.93x = 25,463,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,463,816.74/5,821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.78

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