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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.30, 8,158.77 and 3,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.30, 8,158.77 and 3,223.47 is: 4,448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.30 : 8,158.77 = 3,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.30/8,158.77 = 3,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.30x = 8,158.77 × 3,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.30x = 26,299,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,299,550.33/5,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.28

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