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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.06, 8,049.73 and 3,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.06, 8,049.73 and 3,180.58 is: 4,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.06 : 8,049.73 = 3,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.06/8,049.73 = 3,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.06x = 8,049.73 × 3,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.06x = 25,602,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,602,810.24/5,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.26

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