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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.41, 8,049.94 and 3,180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.41, 8,049.94 and 3,180.86 is: 4,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.41 : 8,049.94 = 3,180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.41/8,049.94 = 3,180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.41x = 8,049.94 × 3,180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.41x = 25,605,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,732.15/5,833.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.50

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