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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.03, 8,042.72 and 3,175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.03, 8,042.72 and 3,175.38 is: 4,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.03 : 8,042.72 = 3,175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.03/8,042.72 = 3,175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.03x = 8,042.72 × 3,175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.03x = 25,538,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538,692.23/5,828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.05

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