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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827, 8,040.98 and 3,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827, 8,040.98 and 3,174.24 is: 4,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827 : 8,040.98 = 3,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827/8,040.98 = 3,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827x = 8,040.98 × 3,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827x = 25,524,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524,000.36/5,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.30

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