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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.92, 8,049.25 and 3,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.92, 8,049.25 and 3,180.38 is: 4,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.92 : 8,049.25 = 3,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.92/8,049.25 = 3,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.92x = 8,049.25 × 3,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.92x = 25,599,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,625.52/5,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.82

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