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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.07, 8,035.88 and 3,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.07, 8,035.88 and 3,170.46 is: 4,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.07 : 8,035.88 = 3,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.07/8,035.88 = 3,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.07x = 8,035.88 × 3,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.07x = 25,477,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,477,450.39/5,823.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.26

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