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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.27, 8,048.70 and 3,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.27, 8,048.70 and 3,179.72 is: 4,388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.27 : 8,048.70 = 3,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.27/8,048.70 = 3,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.27x = 8,048.70 × 3,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.27x = 25,592,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,632.49/5,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.11

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