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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.55, 8,048.94 and 3,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.55, 8,048.94 and 3,180.01 is: 4,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.55 : 8,048.94 = 3,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.55/8,048.94 = 3,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.55x = 8,048.94 × 3,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.55x = 25,595,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595,709.69/5,832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.43

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