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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.53, 8,048.90 and 3,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.53, 8,048.90 and 3,179.95 is: 4,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.53 : 8,048.90 = 3,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.53/8,048.90 = 3,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.53x = 8,048.90 × 3,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.53x = 25,595,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595,063.53/5,832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.33

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