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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.41, 8,048.57 and 3,179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.41, 8,048.57 and 3,179.86 is: 4,388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.41 : 8,048.57 = 3,179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.41/8,048.57 = 3,179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.41x = 8,048.57 × 3,179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.41x = 25,593,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593,289.78/5,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.12

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