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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.79, 8,049.08 and 3,180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.79, 8,049.08 and 3,180.25 is: 4,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.79 : 8,049.08 = 3,180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.79/8,049.08 = 3,180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.79x = 8,049.08 × 3,180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.79x = 25,598,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,070.77/5,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.65

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