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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.44, 8,048.86 and 3,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.44, 8,048.86 and 3,179.96 is: 4,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.44 : 8,048.86 = 3,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.44/8,048.86 = 3,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.44x = 8,048.86 × 3,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.44x = 25,595,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595,052.85/5,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.40

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