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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.43, 8,043.19 and 3,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.43, 8,043.19 and 3,175.84 is: 4,382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.43 : 8,043.19 = 3,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.43/8,043.19 = 3,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.43x = 8,043.19 × 3,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.43x = 25,543,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,543,884.53/5,828.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.64

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