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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.51, 8,048.95 and 3,180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.51, 8,048.95 and 3,180.05 is: 4,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.51 : 8,048.95 = 3,180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.51/8,048.95 = 3,180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.51x = 8,048.95 × 3,180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.51x = 25,596,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,596,075.62/5,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.52

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