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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.46, 8,050.13 and 3,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.46, 8,050.13 and 3,180.90 is: 4,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.46 : 8,050.13 = 3,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.46/8,050.13 = 3,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.46x = 8,050.13 × 3,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.46x = 25,606,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606,658.52/5,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.62

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