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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.94, 8,036.83 and 3,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.94, 8,036.83 and 3,171.29 is: 4,376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.94 : 8,036.83 = 3,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.94/8,036.83 = 3,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.94x = 8,036.83 × 3,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.94x = 25,487,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,102.75/5,823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.26

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