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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.41, 8,048.49 and 3,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.41, 8,048.49 and 3,179.76 is: 4,387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.41 : 8,048.49 = 3,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.41/8,048.49 = 3,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.41x = 8,048.49 × 3,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.41x = 25,592,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,266.56/5,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.94

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