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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.28, 8,034.48 and 3,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.28, 8,034.48 and 3,169.44 is: 4,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.28 : 8,034.48 = 3,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.28/8,034.48 = 3,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.28x = 8,034.48 × 3,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.28x = 25,464,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,464,802.29/5,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.68

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