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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.20, 8,823.90 and 3,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.20, 8,823.90 and 3,241.80 is: 4,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.20 : 8,823.90 = 3,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.20/8,823.90 = 3,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.20x = 8,823.90 × 3,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.20x = 28,605,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,319.02/5,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.31

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