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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.14, 8,042.99 and 3,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.14, 8,042.99 and 3,175.72 is: 4,382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.14 : 8,042.99 = 3,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.14/8,042.99 = 3,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.14x = 8,042.99 × 3,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.14x = 25,542,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542,284.20/5,828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.58

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