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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.91, 8,043.89 and 3,176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.91, 8,043.89 and 3,176.31 is: 4,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.91 : 8,043.89 = 3,176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.91/8,043.89 = 3,176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.91x = 8,043.89 × 3,176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.91x = 25,549,888.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,888.25/5,828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.30

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