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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.51, 8,036.60 and 3,171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.51, 8,036.60 and 3,171.11 is: 4,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.51 : 8,036.60 = 3,171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.51/8,036.60 = 3,171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.51x = 8,036.60 × 3,171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.51x = 25,484,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,484,886.59/5,823.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.21

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