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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.10, 8,042.52 and 3,175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.10, 8,042.52 and 3,175.50 is: 4,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.10 : 8,042.52 = 3,175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.10/8,042.52 = 3,175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.10x = 8,042.52 × 3,175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.10x = 25,539,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539,022.26/5,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.05

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