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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.07, 8,104.95 and 3,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.07, 8,104.95 and 3,220.48 is: 4,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.07 : 8,104.95 = 3,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.07/8,104.95 = 3,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.07x = 8,104.95 × 3,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.07x = 26,101,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101,829.38/5,873.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.32

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