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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.53, 8,036.13 and 3,170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.53, 8,036.13 and 3,170.78 is: 4,375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.53 : 8,036.13 = 3,170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.53/8,036.13 = 3,170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.53x = 8,036.13 × 3,170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.53x = 25,480,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480,760.10/5,823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.49

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