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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.68, 8,041.97 and 3,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.68, 8,041.97 and 3,175.04 is: 4,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.68 : 8,041.97 = 3,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.68/8,041.97 = 3,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.68x = 8,041.97 × 3,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.68x = 25,533,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533,520.34/5,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.42

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