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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.79, 8,733.02 and 3,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.79, 8,733.02 and 3,223.26 is: 4,831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.79 : 8,733.02 = 3,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.79/8,733.02 = 3,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.79x = 8,733.02 × 3,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.79x = 28,148,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,148,777.93/5,825.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.75

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