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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.88, 8,058.20 and 3,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.88, 8,058.20 and 3,182.04 is: 4,771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.88 : 8,058.20 = 3,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.88/8,058.20 = 3,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.88x = 8,058.20 × 3,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.88x = 25,641,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641,514.73/5,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.51

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