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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.88, 8,049.34 and 3,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.88, 8,049.34 and 3,180.28 is: 4,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.88 : 8,049.34 = 3,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.88/8,049.34 = 3,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.88x = 8,049.34 × 3,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.88x = 25,599,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,155.02/5,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.77

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