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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.96, 8,042.60 and 3,175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.96, 8,042.60 and 3,175.39 is: 4,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.96 : 8,042.60 = 3,175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.96/8,042.60 = 3,175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.96x = 8,042.60 × 3,175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.96x = 25,538,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538,391.61/5,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.05

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