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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.55, 8,050.02 and 3,180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.55, 8,050.02 and 3,180.87 is: 4,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.55 : 8,050.02 = 3,180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.55/8,050.02 = 3,180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.55x = 8,050.02 × 3,180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.55x = 25,606,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606,067.12/5,833.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.45

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