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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,854.32, 8,783.96 and 3,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,854.32, 8,783.96 and 3,080.32 is: 4,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,854.32 : 8,783.96 = 3,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,854.32/8,783.96 = 3,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,854.32x = 8,783.96 × 3,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,854.32x = 27,057,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057,407.67/5,854.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.78

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