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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.58, 8,105.52 and 3,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.58, 8,105.52 and 3,220.92 is: 4,444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.58 : 8,105.52 = 3,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.58/8,105.52 = 3,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.58x = 8,105.52 × 3,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.58x = 26,107,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107,231.48/5,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.86

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