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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.66, 8,043.39 and 3,175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.66, 8,043.39 and 3,175.91 is: 4,382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.66 : 8,043.39 = 3,175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.66/8,043.39 = 3,175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.66x = 8,043.39 × 3,175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.66x = 25,545,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,545,082.73/5,828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.67

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