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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.66, 8,049.24 and 3,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.66, 8,049.24 and 3,180.12 is: 4,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.66 : 8,049.24 = 3,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.66/8,049.24 = 3,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.66x = 8,049.24 × 3,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.66x = 25,597,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597,549.11/5,832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.66

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