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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.38, 8,049.95 and 3,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.38, 8,049.95 and 3,180.82 is: 4,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.38 : 8,049.95 = 3,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.38/8,049.95 = 3,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.38x = 8,049.95 × 3,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.38x = 25,605,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,432.95/5,833.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.46

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