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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.48, 8,050.19 and 3,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.48, 8,050.19 and 3,180.89 is: 4,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.48 : 8,050.19 = 3,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.48/8,050.19 = 3,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.48x = 8,050.19 × 3,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.48x = 25,606,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606,768.87/5,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.62

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