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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.47, 8,041.94 and 3,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.47, 8,041.94 and 3,174.90 is: 4,381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.47 : 8,041.94 = 3,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.47/8,041.94 = 3,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.47x = 8,041.94 × 3,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.47x = 25,532,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,355.31/5,827.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.38

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