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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.62, 8,039.46 and 3,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.62, 8,039.46 and 3,173.14 is: 4,378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.62 : 8,039.46 = 3,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.62/8,039.46 = 3,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.62x = 8,039.46 × 3,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.62x = 25,510,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510,332.10/5,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.99

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