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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.49, 8,043.03 and 3,175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.49, 8,043.03 and 3,175.83 is: 4,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.49 : 8,043.03 = 3,175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.49/8,043.03 = 3,175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.49x = 8,043.03 × 3,175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.49x = 25,543,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,543,295.96/5,828.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.49

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