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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.42, 8,050.19 and 3,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.42, 8,050.19 and 3,180.82 is: 4,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.42 : 8,050.19 = 3,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.42/8,050.19 = 3,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.42x = 8,050.19 × 3,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.42x = 25,606,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606,184.42/5,833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.57

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