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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.24, 8,042.73 and 3,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.24, 8,042.73 and 3,175.62 is: 4,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.24 : 8,042.73 = 3,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.24/8,042.73 = 3,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.24x = 8,042.73 × 3,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.24x = 25,540,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,540,654.24/5,828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.23

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