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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.22, 8,104.68 and 3,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.22, 8,104.68 and 3,220.59 is: 4,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.22 : 8,104.68 = 3,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.22/8,104.68 = 3,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.22x = 8,104.68 × 3,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.22x = 26,101,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101,851.36/5,873.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.21

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