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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.59, 8,050.38 and 3,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.59, 8,050.38 and 3,181.04 is: 4,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.59 : 8,050.38 = 3,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.59/8,050.38 = 3,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.59x = 8,050.38 × 3,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.59x = 25,608,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608,580.80/5,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.85

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