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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.43, 8,052.82 and 3,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.43, 8,052.82 and 3,182.86 is: 4,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.43 : 8,052.82 = 3,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.43/8,052.82 = 3,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.43x = 8,052.82 × 3,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.43x = 25,630,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630,998.67/5,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.31

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