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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.64, 8,107.92 and 3,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.64, 8,107.92 and 3,223.04 is: 4,447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.64 : 8,107.92 = 3,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.64/8,107.92 = 3,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.64x = 8,107.92 × 3,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.64x = 26,132,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,109.94/5,875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.54

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