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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.61, 8,049.00 and 3,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.61, 8,049.00 and 3,180.03 is: 4,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.61 : 8,049.00 = 3,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.61/8,049.00 = 3,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.61x = 8,049.00 × 3,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.61x = 25,596,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,596,043.21/5,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.44

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