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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.53, 8,104.60 and 3,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.53, 8,104.60 and 3,220.45 is: 4,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.53 : 8,104.60 = 3,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.53/8,104.60 = 3,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.53x = 8,104.60 × 3,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.53x = 26,100,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100,442.97/5,872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.50

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