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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.98, 8,042.74 and 3,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.98, 8,042.74 and 3,175.52 is: 4,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.98 : 8,042.74 = 3,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.98/8,042.74 = 3,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.98x = 8,042.74 × 3,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.98x = 25,539,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539,881.72/5,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.29

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