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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.17, 8,038.32 and 3,172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.17, 8,038.32 and 3,172.54 is: 4,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.17 : 8,038.32 = 3,172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.17/8,038.32 = 3,172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.17x = 8,038.32 × 3,172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.17x = 25,501,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,501,891.73/5,825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.88

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