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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.63, 8,035.22 and 3,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.63, 8,035.22 and 3,169.88 is: 4,374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.63 : 8,035.22 = 3,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.63/8,035.22 = 3,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.63x = 8,035.22 × 3,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.63x = 25,470,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,650.92/5,822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.43

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