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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.94, 8,108.73 and 3,223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.94, 8,108.73 and 3,223.37 is: 4,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.94 : 8,108.73 = 3,223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.94/8,108.73 = 3,223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.94x = 8,108.73 × 3,223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.94x = 26,137,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137,437.02/5,875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.21

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