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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.67, 8,043.65 and 3,176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.67, 8,043.65 and 3,176.07 is: 4,383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.67 : 8,043.65 = 3,176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.67/8,043.65 = 3,176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.67x = 8,043.65 × 3,176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.67x = 25,547,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,235.74/5,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.03

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