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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.51, 8,041.98 and 3,174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.51, 8,041.98 and 3,174.93 is: 4,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.51 : 8,041.98 = 3,174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.51/8,041.98 = 3,174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.51x = 8,041.98 × 3,174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.51x = 25,532,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,735.47/5,827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.41

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