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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.25, 8,105.33 and 3,220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.25, 8,105.33 and 3,220.76 is: 4,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.25 : 8,105.33 = 3,220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.25/8,105.33 = 3,220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.25x = 8,105.33 × 3,220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.25x = 26,105,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,322.65/5,873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.78

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