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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.02, 8,035.49 and 3,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.02, 8,035.49 and 3,170.42 is: 4,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.02 : 8,035.49 = 3,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.02/8,035.49 = 3,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.02x = 8,035.49 × 3,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.02x = 25,475,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,822.18/5,823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.02

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