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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.73, 8,093.33 and 3,175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.73, 8,093.33 and 3,175.97 is: 4,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.73 : 8,093.33 = 3,175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.73/8,093.33 = 3,175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.73x = 8,093.33 × 3,175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.73x = 25,704,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704,173.28/5,864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.84

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