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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,831.97, 8,048.10 and 3,179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,831.97, 8,048.10 and 3,179.37 is: 4,387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,831.97 : 8,048.10 = 3,179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,831.97/8,048.10 = 3,179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,831.97x = 8,048.10 × 3,179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,831.97x = 25,587,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587,887.70/5,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.52

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