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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.08, 8,104.81 and 3,220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.08, 8,104.81 and 3,220.51 is: 4,444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.08 : 8,104.81 = 3,220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.08/8,104.81 = 3,220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.08x = 8,104.81 × 3,220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.08x = 26,101,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101,614.57/5,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.28

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