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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.37, 8,105.22 and 3,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.37, 8,105.22 and 3,220.80 is: 4,444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.37 : 8,105.22 = 3,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.37/8,105.22 = 3,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.37x = 8,105.22 × 3,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.37x = 26,105,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,292.58/5,873.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.69

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