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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.40, 8,048.96 and 3,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.40, 8,048.96 and 3,179.96 is: 4,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.40 : 8,048.96 = 3,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.40/8,048.96 = 3,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.40x = 8,048.96 × 3,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.40x = 25,595,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595,370.84/5,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.48

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