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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.83, 8,049.06 and 3,180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.83, 8,049.06 and 3,180.18 is: 4,388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.83 : 8,049.06 = 3,180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.83/8,049.06 = 3,180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.83x = 8,049.06 × 3,180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.83x = 25,597,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597,429.45/5,832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.51

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