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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.11, 8,042.81 and 3,175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.11, 8,042.81 and 3,175.46 is: 4,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.11 : 8,042.81 = 3,175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.11/8,042.81 = 3,175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.11x = 8,042.81 × 3,175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.11x = 25,539,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539,621.44/5,828.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.14

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