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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.23, 8,104.89 and 3,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.23, 8,104.89 and 3,220.60 is: 4,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.23 : 8,104.89 = 3,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.23/8,104.89 = 3,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.23x = 8,104.89 × 3,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.23x = 26,102,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,102,608.73/5,873.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.34

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