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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.52, 8,050.32 and 3,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.52, 8,050.32 and 3,180.90 is: 4,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.52 : 8,050.32 = 3,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.52/8,050.32 = 3,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.52x = 8,050.32 × 3,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.52x = 25,607,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607,262.89/5,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.68

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