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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.61, 8,050.38 and 3,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.61, 8,050.38 and 3,180.96 is: 4,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.61 : 8,050.38 = 3,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.61/8,050.38 = 3,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.61x = 8,050.38 × 3,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.61x = 25,607,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607,936.76/5,833.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.72

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