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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.02, 8,034.42 and 3,169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.02, 8,034.42 and 3,169.42 is: 4,373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.02 : 8,034.42 = 3,169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.02/8,034.42 = 3,169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.02x = 8,034.42 × 3,169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.02x = 25,464,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,464,451.44/5,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.82

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