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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.76, 8,108.66 and 3,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.76, 8,108.66 and 3,223.02 is: 4,447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.76 : 8,108.66 = 3,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.76/8,108.66 = 3,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.76x = 8,108.66 × 3,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.76x = 26,134,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134,373.35/5,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.83

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