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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.97, 8,035.84 and 3,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.97, 8,035.84 and 3,170.52 is: 4,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.97 : 8,035.84 = 3,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.97/8,035.84 = 3,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.97x = 8,035.84 × 3,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.97x = 25,477,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,477,825.53/5,822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.40

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