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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.08, 8,104.78 and 3,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.08, 8,104.78 and 3,220.46 is: 4,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.08 : 8,104.78 = 3,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.08/8,104.78 = 3,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.08x = 8,104.78 × 3,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.08x = 26,101,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101,119.80/5,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.20

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