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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.69, 8,035.10 and 3,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.69, 8,035.10 and 3,170.04 is: 4,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.69 : 8,035.10 = 3,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.69/8,035.10 = 3,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.69x = 8,035.10 × 3,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.69x = 25,471,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,471,588.40/5,822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.54

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