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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.69, 8,043.39 and 3,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.69, 8,043.39 and 3,176.03 is: 4,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.69 : 8,043.39 = 3,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.69/8,043.39 = 3,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.69x = 8,043.39 × 3,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.69x = 25,546,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546,047.94/5,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.81

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