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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.28, 8,035.86 and 3,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.28, 8,035.86 and 3,170.68 is: 4,375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.28 : 8,035.86 = 3,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.28/8,035.86 = 3,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.28x = 8,035.86 × 3,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.28x = 25,479,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479,140.58/5,823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.39

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