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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.37, 8,050.05 and 3,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.37, 8,050.05 and 3,180.78 is: 4,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.37 : 8,050.05 = 3,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.37/8,050.05 = 3,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.37x = 8,050.05 × 3,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.37x = 25,605,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,438.04/5,833.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.48

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