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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.53, 8,042 and 3,174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.53, 8,042 and 3,174.94 is: 4,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.53 : 8,042 = 3,174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.53/8,042 = 3,174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.53x = 8,042 × 3,174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.53x = 25,532,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,867.48/5,827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.42

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