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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.98, 8,035.80 and 3,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.98, 8,035.80 and 3,170.44 is: 4,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.98 : 8,035.80 = 3,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.98/8,035.80 = 3,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.98x = 8,035.80 × 3,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.98x = 25,477,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,477,021.75/5,822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.25

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