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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.07, 8,049.72 and 3,180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.07, 8,049.72 and 3,180.48 is: 4,389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.07 : 8,049.72 = 3,180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.07/8,049.72 = 3,180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.07x = 8,049.72 × 3,180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.07x = 25,601,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,601,973.47/5,833.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.11

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