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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.42, 8,048.72 and 3,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.42, 8,048.72 and 3,179.97 is: 4,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.42 : 8,048.72 = 3,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.42/8,048.72 = 3,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.42x = 8,048.72 × 3,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.42x = 25,594,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,594,672.24/5,832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.35

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