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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.74, 8,039.48 and 3,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.74, 8,039.48 and 3,173.14 is: 4,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.74 : 8,039.48 = 3,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.74/8,039.48 = 3,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.74x = 8,039.48 × 3,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.74x = 25,510,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510,395.57/5,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.91

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