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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.46, 8,048.76 and 3,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.46, 8,048.76 and 3,179.80 is: 4,388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.46 : 8,048.76 = 3,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.46/8,048.76 = 3,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.46x = 8,048.76 × 3,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.46x = 25,593,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593,447.05/5,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.11

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