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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.95, 8,049.65 and 3,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.95, 8,049.65 and 3,180.60 is: 4,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.95 : 8,049.65 = 3,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.95/8,049.65 = 3,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.95x = 8,049.65 × 3,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.95x = 25,602,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,602,700.89/5,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.33

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