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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.70, 8,049.02 and 3,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.70, 8,049.02 and 3,180.08 is: 4,388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.70 : 8,049.02 = 3,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.70/8,049.02 = 3,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.70x = 8,049.02 × 3,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.70x = 25,596,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,596,527.52/5,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.45

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