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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.95, 8,042.57 and 3,175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.95, 8,042.57 and 3,175.36 is: 4,381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.95 : 8,042.57 = 3,175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.95/8,042.57 = 3,175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.95x = 8,042.57 × 3,175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.95x = 25,538,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538,015.92/5,827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.99

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