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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.22, 8,041.65 and 3,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.22, 8,041.65 and 3,174.62 is: 4,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.22 : 8,041.65 = 3,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.22/8,041.65 = 3,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.22x = 8,041.65 × 3,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.22x = 25,529,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529,182.92/5,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.02

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