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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.18, 8,042.97 and 3,175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.18, 8,042.97 and 3,175.58 is: 4,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.18 : 8,042.97 = 3,175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.18/8,042.97 = 3,175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.18x = 8,042.97 × 3,175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.18x = 25,541,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,541,126.69/5,828.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.35

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