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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,831.59, 8,047.61 and 3,179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,831.59, 8,047.61 and 3,179.01 is: 4,387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,831.59 : 8,047.61 = 3,179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,831.59/8,047.61 = 3,179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,831.59x = 8,047.61 × 3,179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,831.59x = 25,583,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,432.67/5,831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.04

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