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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.34, 8,048.62 and 3,179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.34, 8,048.62 and 3,179.74 is: 4,388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.34 : 8,048.62 = 3,179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.34/8,048.62 = 3,179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.34x = 8,048.62 × 3,179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.34x = 25,592,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,518.96/5,832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.04

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