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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.66, 8,108.42 and 3,223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.66, 8,108.42 and 3,223.13 is: 4,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.66 : 8,108.42 = 3,223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.66/8,108.42 = 3,223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.66x = 8,108.42 × 3,223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.66x = 26,134,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134,473.84/5,875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.92

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