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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.13, 8,048.31 and 3,179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.13, 8,048.31 and 3,179.53 is: 4,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.13 : 8,048.31 = 3,179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.13/8,048.31 = 3,179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.13x = 8,048.31 × 3,179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.13x = 25,589,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,589,802.85/5,832.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.73

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