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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.43, 8,041.81 and 3,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.43, 8,041.81 and 3,174.84 is: 4,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.43 : 8,041.81 = 3,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.43/8,041.81 = 3,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.43x = 8,041.81 × 3,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.43x = 25,531,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531,460.06/5,827.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.26

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