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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,879.35, 8,113.60 and 3,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,879.35, 8,113.60 and 3,227 is: 4,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,879.35 : 8,113.60 = 3,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,879.35/8,113.60 = 3,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,879.35x = 8,113.60 × 3,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,879.35x = 26,182,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182,571.07/5,879.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.31

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