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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.22, 8,063.83 and 3,190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.22, 8,063.83 and 3,190.83 is: 4,403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.22 : 8,063.83 = 3,190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.22/8,063.83 = 3,190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.22x = 8,063.83 × 3,190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.22x = 25,730,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,730,310.68/5,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.45

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