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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.06, 8,052.57 and 3,182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.06, 8,052.57 and 3,182.58 is: 4,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.06 : 8,052.57 = 3,182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.06/8,052.57 = 3,182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.06x = 8,052.57 × 3,182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.06x = 25,627,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627,948.23/5,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.06

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